Come work as a child care provider in our after school care program. We offer care for school-aged children in Kindergarten up to 12 years old

Start Time: 1:30pm

End Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Extra hours available: on Early Dismissal Days, Pro Days, Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer.

Flexibility: Work afternoons 2-4 days per week.

What Kids Look for in a Staff:

A Sense of Humor

Enough Energy to Keep up with Them

Strict but not Strict

Likes Hugs A Positive Attitude

Calm under Pressure

Feels Connected to Kids

We encourage children’s development with a focus on mentorship, friendship, and leadership; This is reflected in our licensed, nature and faith-based programming and activities.

PROGRAM STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

- Must have an up to date qualifying First Aid certification or willingness to obtain (with CPR C)
- Minimum 20 hours of training or willingness to obtain Responsible Adult Certificate
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Must complete a criminal record check
- Must submit 3 references letters
- Must complete a record of immunization

EXTRA QUALIFICATIONS *not necessary but qualifications we keep an eye out for

- Class 5 license with ability and willingness to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted (increases wage)
- Food Safe Certificate (increases wage)

Note: We will work with you to obtain a class 4 license and reimburse for many additional certificates/licenses attained during your employment

PROGRAM STAFF DUTIES

- Help implement our child care program that supports and promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual,



and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest, organizing games and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity
- Supervise sign-in and sign-out of children, ensuring safe and verified pick-ups
- Communicate behaviour, concerns, and progress with manager and parents/guardians
- Administer first aid when necessary and keep first aid kits stocked and up to date
- Record appropriate paperwork and files related to children (e.g. staff communication, non-reportable incident reports, medication administered records)
- Ensure supplies are available for your planned activities
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children inside and outside the building, and during out-trips
- Maintain centre equipment and assist in building care, including cleaning
- Attend staff meetings to discuss program planning as well as the progress and problems of children
- Give activity ideas for the monthly calendar
- Follow Bridge Kids description of Care Plan - After School Flow Schedule that ensures the proper ratio of children per staff is maintained at all times and how children are being transitioned from one activity to another

Job Type: Part time Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits

- On-site childcare
- On-site parking

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 After School Care Program Staff (Kelowna)
🏢 Bridge Kids
📍 Kelowna