Employment Opportunity

Position Title: Supported Child Care Worker Position Number: 2022-66

Department: Child, Youth, and Family Services Days/Hours of Work: Regular Part Time

Monday to Friday

Location: PEXSISEN Elementary School

Langford, BC *hours subject to change dependent on the needs of the child

Compensation: $20.87 / hour plus statutory Posting Period: Until filled

holiday and vacation pay

Start Date: as soon as possible Status: Part Time Casual

ABOUT BEACON:
Beacon Community Services is a well-established local charity operating in the Greater Victoria area

for over 45 years. We are an award –winning and accredited organization that helps people and

improves lives through a range of community programs and services that span every phase of

people’s lives. We serve Southern Vancouver Island and the outer Gulf Islands with a team around

270 staff and 600 volunteers. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and

a rewarding, stimulating work environment.

We are excited about opening a new childcare center at the beautiful PEXSISEN Elementary School

this September. Beacon’s Nature Club Before and After School Care program will serve children

who attend PEXSISEN Elementary. Beacon’s Little Stars Pre-School program at PEXSISEN looks

forward to welcoming 3- to 5 year-olds who live within PEXSISEN Elementary’s catchment area.

Our philosophy for the center and our programs is focused on promoting learning and play that are

rooted in the natural world. We seek to encourage children to actively discover the wonders of the

landscape around them while discovering more about themselves through meaningful connections

with their peers and the environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Facility Site Supervisor and the Manager of OSC & Licensing Services, the Supported

Child Care Worker joins a caring and compassionate team dedicated to providing engaging and safe

programs to the child and families they support in their community. The Supported Child Care

Worker will be responsible for implementing creative and meaningful crafts and activities for a child

ranging in age from 5 to 12 years-old during our Before and After School Care programs, while

upholding the philosophies of Beacon Community Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement inclusive and developmentally age-appropriate activities while considering the

unique mental, physical, and emotional needs of the child

Actively engage in respectful communication and supervision of the child registered in the

program by fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment

Maintain daily attendance logs of the child, noting any changes in attendance communicated

by the child’s parents to the Facility Site Supervisor

Maintain open and respectful communication with parents regarding their child’s behavior

and engagement in the program, referring any concerns to the Facility Site Supervisor

Prepare and provide nutritionally valuable foods for the child following Food Safe standards

and guidelines

Attend and actively participate in monthly staff meetings focused on program planning and

development, offering feedback and suggestions to better promote the overall success of the

program

Maintain a respectful, positive and flexible working relationship with other members of staff

Acknowledge and uphold the Beacon Community Services philosophies and policies, while

also being aware of families' philosophies, to provide an inclusive, accepting and culturally

aware program

Value maintaining a clean, organized and visually attractive work space

Be aware of and strive to maintain the policies and procedures created and implemented by

Beacon Community Services

Adhere to BC Child Care Regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful Child Care Workers applicants are required to meet the Licensing Standards of a

Responsible Adult as follows: 

Must be 19+ years of age 

Must have completed 20 hours of childcare education or courses 

Must have 3 positive references 

Must have a valid First Aid Certificate

Experience working with a supported child in an Out of School Care program is an asset.

Valid Food Safe Certificate (or completion of upon successful hire).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Experience in an OSC program an asset

• Supported childcare experience an asset

• Experience with challenging behavior an asset

• Able to provide a warm, caring learning environment

• Flexible to changing needs of the program and child

• Able to work successfully in a team environment

• Problem solving and multi-tasking skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with

disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us.

Accordingly:

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.

• All successful applicants must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of hire

and ongoing employment. Should you have an official vaccination exemption, kindly advise

us during your job application process, so we may discuss possible accommodation options.

APPLICATIONS:
All interested applicants can Apply Now! quoting the position number 2022-66. Please note only

those applicants who are selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.