Group Leader at Hudson Child Care

About the role

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (KNH) is seeking a Group Leader to provide a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive Childcare Program for children aged 5-12 years old. The position involves using a team approach to manage a childcare program, organizing activities, ensuring a safe environment, and collaborating with other community service providers.

Responsibilities

• Program and organize activities for indoor and outdoor play
• Provide a safe, challenging, and engaging environment for children
• Prepare and implement daily scheduled activities
• Plan and carry out age-appropriate field trips
• Create curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices for the center
• Guide and assist children in age-appropriate ways
• Use positive methods of discipline that are child-centered and respectful
• Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss new teaching methods
• Keep accurate attendance records
• Observe children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems and take appropriate action
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with children
• Establish and maintain good communications with families
• Ensure room is clean and materials are disinfected, furniture is safe for children and any cleaning products or medicines are kept where children cannot get to them
• Work collaboratively with volunteers
• May be required to work in other Kitsilano Neighbourhood House childcare programs to ensure continuity of care & ensure licensing regulations are met
• Perform other duties (as needed)

Qualifications

• Valid Responsible Adult Certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain promptly
• Valid First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain promptly
• Minimum age 19 years (as per licensing regulations)
• Completed and cleared Criminal Record Check, updated regularly
• Currrent immunization to B.C. standards
• Strong preference for experience in inclusive group childcare
• Strong preference for training and/or experience specific to school-aged childcare practices

Skills

• Strong preference for experience in inclusive group childcare
• Strong preference for training and/or experience specific to school-aged childcare practices

HOURS & LOCATION

• This position is for 20 hours a week year-round with the general schedule of 2:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday
• Additional morning and “Long Day” hours may also be available
• The successful candidate must work in-person at the Hudson School Age Program at 1530 Maple Street, Vancouver
• The Hudson School Age Program is unionized

Pay & Benefits

• $23.63 per hour through August 31, 2026, then $24.38 from September 1, 2026 onward, plus extensive benefits including paid vacation time, paid sick time, and health and welfare benefits, plus the provincial ECE Wage Enhancement (an additional $6 per hour) for those who qualify

Submit Resumes and Cover Letters

All qualified individuals who share our values are encouraged to send a cover note and resume to Kelly Han, Director of Childcare at Hudson by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, at kellyh@kitshouse.org. To help us track our recruitment efforts, please indicate in your cover letter where you found this posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities to consider applying for the position.