NORTH SHORE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

CHILD CARE WORKER 2 – OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM

Nature and Scope of Work

This is child care work in the North Shore Neighbourhood House Child Care Program working with children aged five to twelve or with teens aged 13 to 19, including those with special needs, in an Out-of-School program. The work involves the planning, organization and implementation, in conjunction with the other staff, of developmentally appropriate activities to meet the needs of school aged children or teens in an out of school setting. The work involves the planning and carrying out of activities to promote the social and personal development of special needs children and/or teens.

An incumbent works under the general direction and supervision of the Child Care Worker 3 – Out-of-School. Work performance is evaluated in terms of the attainment of desired goals and objectives and the effective operation of the care services provided.

Illustrative Examples of Work

Plans, organizes, and implements activities appropriate for school aged children and/or teens.

Conducts activities with children and/or teens maintaining and establishing a climate through which each child can find security and be enabled to take part in and enjoy the program.

Maintains a balance between an individual child’s/teen’s needs and the needs of the group providing support and reinforcement in the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills.

Where required, attends planning and progress meetings to discuss individual children/teen’s goals and plans; attends staff meetings to discuss program plans and goals.

Escorts children to and from classrooms ensuring all children are checked into the program or their whereabouts are known.

May purchase food and baking program supplies from petty cash fund, recording receipts.





Prepares and maintains reports and records related to the work performed.

Ensures the program facilities are safe and clean; all equipment is in valuable order and reports repairs needed to the Supervisor.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

Sound knowledge of the care and guidance needed to promote social and personal development of school age children or teens, including those with special needs.

Sound knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and rules governing the work performed.

Ability to plan and effectively carry out activities to promote social and personal development in children and/or teens

Ability to exercise patience and consistency in behaviour management. Ability to observe and keep records of children or teens with behavioural and developmental problems.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with families, children, staff, and, where appropriate, community resources.

Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records related to the work.

Desirable Training and Experience

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in special needs training, plus experience working with special needs children and/or teens, or a suitable combination of training and experience.

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

Emergency First Aid Certificate

Responsible Adult Course

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.52 per hour

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Responsible adult certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 School Age Childcare Worker (North Vancouver)
🏢 North Shore Neighbourhood House
📍 North Vancouver