Job Title: Supported Child Development Assistant

Employment Status: Temp Full-time

Term of Employment: January 4, 2027 to January 4, 2028

Hours: 30-35/week

Location: Penticton

Closing date: November 6, 2026

Job Summary

The function of Supported Child Development (SCD) Assistant is to provide supplementary staffing support to ensure that children with support needs are able to participate fully in the childcare settings chosen by their families.

The Assistant works within a designated childcare setting as a part of the childcare team. This team includes the childcare setting staff, parents and families that attend the program. As a part of the team in an inclusive childcare center, the SCD Assistant will aim to ensure that the child/ren they are supporting are included in all aspects of the program.

Qualifications

- Certificate in child development such as Early Childhood Education, Special Needs Education, Certified Education Assistant, Bachelor of Education or a combination of related child development training and experience.
- A Minimum of one year of experience working with children who have additional support needs.

Required

- Successful completion of:
- criminal record check
- immunization record
- professional references
- educational transcripts

- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Early Intervention and Prevention Training.
- Valid BC Driver's license, reliable vehicle, clean driver's abstract and ability to obtain business use vehicle insurance (if applicable).
- Signed Confidentiality Agreement.
- Adherence to OneSky policies and procedures, program operations manual and commitment to Code of Ethics.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities





- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood and inclusive practices and the ability to model and communicate these concepts to staff, childcare settings and families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, the inclusion of all children into community-based childcare settings.
- Knowledge of cultural and socio-economic issues, including family systems and culturally appropriate practices.
- Strong, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of computer skills – able to write and submit monthly reports, utilize computer database for reporting, and communication via email.
- Ability to maintain a positive, skilled presentation.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development training/courses and a commitment to enhancing your skills and knowledge in relation to this position.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with families and childcare setting staff.
- Ability to support children with a wide variety of support needs (examples being Autism, Challenging Behaviour, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, FASD, speech and language delays and others).
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, demonstrated in a doctor's letter of reference.




- Ability and flexibility to travel from community to community and program to program.

Working Conditions

Travel within the South Okanagan/Similkameen region may be necessary, as this position may be assigned to specific geographic areas within our service delivery region. The SCD Assistant may also be assigned to a variety of settings within those geographic areas based on identified service delivery needs.

Responsibilities

Supported Child Development is committed to working in partnership with families and the childcare setting. The following is a guide that outlines the expectations for a SCD Assistant in the partnership with families, childcare setting staff and Supported Child Development Team.

Expectations in Working in a Child Care Setting

- Maintain professionalism (arrive on time, sufficient notice of absences, strong communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate dress etc.).
- Communicate effectively with childcare setting team.
- Understand and respect the childcare setting philosophy.
- Be receptive to new ideas and suggestions from childcare setting team, community professionals and Supported Child Development.
- Seek guidance from the Centre Supervisors, Supported Child Development Consultants and Program Supervisor in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Be aware of emergency plans at the setting and your responsibilities within those plans.

Expectations for Working with Children

- Actively work to include the child in the childcare setting activities (adaptation of activity, encouraging interaction with other children).
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and utilize this

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