Support Worker - School Age Care
Facility: Douglas Park Community Centre
City: Vancouver
Type of Child Care: School Age
- 8 & 9 year old age group
Qualifications: Other
Additional Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Completion of Grade 12, plus related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of six months' part-time experience providing 1:1 support to a child aged 5–12, preferably in a child care, school, or camp setting.
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Support Services, Education Assistant, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Current and valid First Aid and CPR C Level 1 is required (or willingness to obtain prior to employment).
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to establish clear, consistent boundaries while fostering a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Patience, flexibility, and the ability to respond calmly and confidently to behavioural challenges.
- Ability to work collaboratively with camp staff and families.
Salary & Benefits:
- $24.40/hour + 10 paid vacation days + 6 paid sick days
- Applicants with a valid ECE Certificate are eligible for the BC ECE Wage Enhancement.
Additional Notes:
Position details:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm with the option of adding morning care 7:30am-9:00am
Other:
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required before employment.
- We strongly encourage Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) with 1:1 support experience, and School Support Assistants (SSAs) to apply.
- Applicants with a valid ECE Certificate are eligible for the BC ECE Wage Enhancement.
- This position is funded through the BC Centre for Ability. If funding for this position ends, this position will be discontinued,
Basic Details
- Position Start Date:
- As soon as possible
- Position End Date:
- June 25th, 2027
- Position Notes:
- Opportunity to continue into summer for camps.
- Employment Type:
- Part Time
- Employment Term:
- Permanent
- Hours Per Week:
- 20
Contact Information
- Contact Name:
- Cynthia Lightbody
- Phone Number:
- 6042578134
- Email:
- cynthia.lightbody@vancouver.ca
- Address:
- 801 West 22 Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z1Z8
Application Information
- Application Closing Date:
- until filled
- Application Instructions:
- Email Application
- Other Application Instructions:
We are seeking a caring and reliable support worker to join our school age care program to support for a child with additional behavioural and emotional needs. This position is funded through BC Centre for Ability.
Please email applicaiton to cynthia.lightbody@vancouver.ca