QVCC is committed to employment equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applicants who increase the diversity of our staff team and have the ability to engage diverse communities in a safe and supportive way. Indigenous identity is considered an asset for this position.
Job Title: Childcare Leader (On-Call)
Reports to: Childcare Coordinator
Role: To provide support and direct care to children in the Licensed Care Program, encouraging intellectual, physical, and emotional growth
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implements developmentally appropriate activities for program participants
- Identifies and supports children attending the program who are experiencing challenges, and collaborates with other Leaders and Supervisors to work with the children to build useful skills through modeling, mentoring, teachable moments, and supportive conversations
- Ensures the program environments are clean, suitable, caring, respectful, and inclusive
- Supports and delivers communication from the Supervisor or agency to parents, caregivers, schools, and relevant agencies
- Maintains awareness of participant feedback and integrates constructive feedback in practice/programs
- Ensures the maintenance and tabulation of attendance and incident logs regarding the program and participants, making regular written and verbal reports as required by Childcare Licensing and the Supervisor
- Transports children in the agency’s vehicle, updates applicable logbooks and ensures the vehicle is clean and well maintained (if qualified)
- Ensures compliance with all safety and security protocols related to the Childcare environment, including the administration of emergency preparedness drills, observes/removes/remedies potential hazards, and reports them to the appropriate person
- Implements the Policies and Procedures of Quadra Village Community Centre (QVCC), as well as those specific to the Community Childcare program
- Responds to general inquiries, by phone and in person regarding QVCC and the Childcare program, and shared in the work of operating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, functional, and useful community centre\
- Performs other related duties when required and approved by the Supervisor and/or Program Manager.
Qualifications
- Commitment to anti-oppressive, decolonial, and anti-racist practice
- Ability to work with integrity and respect in a diverse, multi-cultural community centre
- Must be a minimum of 19 years of age, due to Licencing requirements
- High School graduation
- Experience and/or education directly related to school aged childcare, summer camp, recreation, child and youth development, developmentally appropriate activities, behavior management and group supervision are all considered an asset for this position.
- 20 Hours Responsible Adult Certificate or minimum 20 hours of recognized training/course work in child development, guidance, nutrition, or health and safety. QVCC may provide formal training or coursework for the successful candidate
- Food Safe Certified, or willingness to obtain
- First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- Class 4 Driver’s Licence, or willingness to obtain (preferred but not required)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative ability
Hours of Work
- 0 to 18 hours per week
- On-call hours are based on program coverage needs and will not have a minimum number of hours per week
- Shifts occur Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 9:00am; 2:00pm to 6:00pm
- Early Dismissal shifts generally start by 10:45am, up to 6:00pm
- Pro-D Days & School Breaks: first shift starts at 7:00am, with last shift ending at 6:00pm
- Priority will be given to candidates who have full availability to provide stability to the child(ren) being supported
Benefits and Remuneration
- $22.23 per hour to start, increases with tenure
- Additional 6% vacation pay, paid out each pay period
- This position is dependent upon receiving the funding designated for the role. Until such funding is received, hours for the program will be limited based on available funding to staff positions
- Immediate enrollment in the Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Training and development workshops as they pertain to the position
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required
Closing Date: September 15, 2026 or until filled
Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected] with the subject line “Childcare Leader”. Applications may also be dropped off in person at 901 Kings Road. Though we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thanks for your interest in working with us!
At Quadra Village Community Centre, we value our dedicated staff team and pride ourselves on being a good organization to work for and making a difference in our community.
Pay: From $20.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
