OUT OF SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM LEADER (Our House Child Care Centre - Out of School Care) About MPCCA The Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association (MPCCA) operates two licenses child care centres, providing care for children 0-12 years old. Our mission is to provide high quality and affordable child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. We offer nurturing environments and learning experiences for children to ready them for life-long learning and to provide opportunities for children to develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively according to their individual development and learning styles.
Our Philosophy We honor and value play. We believe that through play, children learn about relationships between people, living beings, materials, and physical places. We believe that play is essential for children to develop critical thinking skills and creativity. In our centres, children are given the prospect to engage in developmentally appropriate learning activities and spend time exploring their world through play in both indoor and outdoor environments through an emergent-based curriculum.
Responsibilities: Guiding and caring for children ages 5-12 years.
Providing leadership and supervision of children.
Planning developmentally appropriate activities that provide children with positive play experiences.
Leading and facilitating Children’s Rights activities and discussions
Actively participating in all aspects of program such as games, art and activities.
Ensuring a safe, healthy and fun environment for the children.
Maintaining open and supportive relationships with families.
Developing strong working relationships with the staff and community.
Daily duties will be assigned.
Qualifications:



20 hours of Responsible Adult Training Certificate or equivalent training in accordance to licensing requirements.
Experience working in a related childcare or recreation setting as a leader or volunteer.
Current Emergency CHILDCARE First Aid (is needed) and CPR B/C certification.
Criminal Record Clearance.
Provide copy of immunization record.
Strong skills in emergent planning for school age children.
Developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.
Effective leadership and supervisory skills with children and adults.
An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to deliver services to a culturally and economically diverse community.
Knowledge of Children’s Rights
Ability to lead and facilitate activities, games and discussions
Rate of Pay: $22.26 -$24.01/hour (includes 4 % vacation pay) – depending on experience
Applicants with valid a ECE certification are eligible for the ECE Wage Enhancement
Hours: Part-time, 5 days per week, 2-6pm (shifts vary depending on availability and program needs). Some flexibility for a shared work week.
Required to work additional hours for pro-d days (8hrs/day) and seasonal camps - winter and spring (8hrs/day)
Flexible schedule and availability are required
Contract Term: September 2026 - June 2027 (to be renegotiated for summer)
We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.26-$24.01 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits: Casual dress
Flexible schedule
Experience: childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification: Responsible Adult Certification (required)
Emergency Childcare First Aid Certificate w/ CPR (required)
Work Location: In person

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📌 Out Of School Care Program Leader (British Columbia)
🏢 Our House Child Care Centre - Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association (MPCCA)
📍 British Columbia