Children's Activity Leader

• Delivers a variety of children’s activities such as arts and crafts, music, storytelling, organizes daily routines and makes modifications as appropriate; assists in or independently plans and implements group activities.
• Assists the Childcare Supervisor in the planning, coordination and assessment of childcare programs and activities to promote the development and learning of typical and special needs children; assists in providing training and work direction to substitutes, students and volunteers.
• Assists in identifying children with special needs; administers prescribed routines and operates adaptive equipment.
• Informs parents of their child’s progress and of any concerns; provides guidance and advice to parents as required.
• Assists in identifying and reporting cases of child abuse; as directed, liaises with a variety of agencies and consultants involved with the families of special needs children such as social workers, public health nurses, physical and occupational therapists.
• Assists in the organization and implementation of various family programs and events; prepares promotional materials such as posters and flyers.
• Enforces rules and regulations and ensures that required health precautions and safety standards are observed; administers first aid as required; recommends the acquisition of materials and equipment.
• Maintains a variety of records related to the work.
• Sets up equipment and furniture for activities; plans and prepares nutritional snacks; performs cleaning tasks in rooms and playground areas; opens and secures the building.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

• Completion of a certificate program such as Responsible Adult or ECE-Assistant and some related experience, particularly in working with special needs children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. If the candidate is certified with the ECE Registry the position is eligible for the Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Valid Food Safe Certificate.

• Sound knowledge of the fundamentals of recreational instruction as they pertain to a child care program.
• Sound knowledge of the policies, regulations, and rules applicable to the work performed.
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of organized community recreation related to a child care program.
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership.
• Working knowledge of crafts, arts and other pursuits related to children’s programs.
• Some knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and lead program activities for children of varying ages and development levels, and to participate in program planning and assessment.
• Ability to maintain control and exercise discipline with tact and consistency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, and a variety of external contacts such as social workers and therapists.
• Ability to provide training and work direction to substitutes and volunteers.
• Ability to assist in identifying developmental problems in children and to apply prescribed therapies.
• Ability to provide support and encouragement to families in crisis situations and to recommend appropriate referrals.
• Ability to prepare a variety of records and promotional materials
• If the candidate is certified with the ECE Registry the position is eligible for the Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement

• A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

City of Vancouver