ECE School Age Care worker and Grade One Classroom Assistant

Collingwood School is a gender inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world. 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and, who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. 

We are looking for an ECE School Age Care worker and Grade One Classroom Assistant. This role will work in our School Age Care program and support in Grade One at our Wentworth Campus (JK - Grade 7), while being a part of a dynamic and collaborative team of educators and School Age Care staff.
The position starts at 9:15 am and finishes at 5:15 pm. The first part of the day will be in Grade One supporting teachers and students and from 2:30 pm until 5:15 pm the role will support our School Age Care program. This is a Temporary Contract position for the 2024-2025 school year, starting on August 23, 2024 and with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with children, co-workers and parents.

• Collaborate closely in planning for diverse learners and general classroom expectations.

• Work closely with our Director of Auxiliary Programs and SAC workers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children using the School Age Care program from JK to Grade 5.

• Ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to BC Licensing and Collingwood requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Collingwood School, the children, their families, and staff.

Qualifications:

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid ECE 5-year certificate.

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of child development 

• Be proficient in the use of technology

• Basic First Aid

• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Our “Must Haves”

• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community

• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity

• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)

• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker

• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change

• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity

• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success

• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal-oriented)

Years Experience Required:

3

Required Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience working with children

Salary & Benefits:

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work! 

This position will be paid on a grid and the starting salary will be based on years of ECE experience. The range is $56,819 to $77,102. 

Additional Information:

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work! If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you!  Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references.