Preschool Support Worker (South Delta)
Reporting to the Preschool Manager, the Preschool Support Worker provides one on one support for children with extra support needs to enable their full participation in the preschool program. The Support Worker encourages and assists the children to experience new and challenging activities that further develop their experiences and skills. The Support Worker functions as part of the Preschool team to ensure effective inclusion of children requiring support.
Additional Qualifications:
- Grade 12, plus enrolment in ECE certificate program or completing work experience required for licensing or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Current First Aid Certificate, approved by licensing
- Clear criminal record search
Required Experience:
- Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum and children with extra support needs
- Grade 12, plus enrolment in ECE certificate program or completing work experience required for licensing or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Current First Aid Certificate, approved by licensing
- Clear criminal record search
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children with extra support needs to fully participate in the Preschool program
- Assist senior staff in monitoring children during activities
- Attend to the children’s physical needs which may include diapering, toileting eating and sleeping
- Work as a team member to implement children’s activities and provide culturally appropriate daily experiences
- Encourage and model appropriate social interaction with children’s peers
- Under close supervision, conducts activities on an individual and group basis to promote the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills
- Keeps facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any concerns to senior staff
- Other duties as required by the Preschool Manager or senior staff
Salary & Benefits:
- $19.40 per hour
- Inclusive, play-based learning environment
- Focus on Emergent curriculum within the Early learning framework
- Unionized work environment (HSA)
- Collaborative multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Family-centered approach to learning and care
Additional Notes:
For more details about Reach and our programs, please go to our website at reachchild.org. This position requires union membership.
Basic Details
- Position Start Date:
- As soon as possible
- Position End Date:
- June 19th, 2026
- Employment Type:
- Part Time
- Employment Term:
- Permanent
- Hours Per Week:
- 12 hours
Contact Information
Application Information
- Application Closing Date:
- until filled
- Application Instructions:
- Email Application
- Other Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your application via email to recruit@reachchild.org
Reach Child and Youth Development Society welcomes and encourages applications from members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email. We honor life experience and cultural backgrounds and take all forms of education into consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with REACH. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
REACH is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, clients, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of our society. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.