Preschool Team Lead

Required Experience:

• Valid BC ECE license to practice, First Aid and Food Safe
• Valid Special Needs ECE license to practice an asset
• Clear Criminal Record Check upon hire
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a licensed childcare in a leadership role
• Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and BC Childcare Licensing Regulations
• Able to provide reflective and emergent curriculum
• Strong communication and team building skills
• Enjoys working in an inclusive and diverse community
• Second language in Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Punjabi or Hindi an asset
• Passion for professional development and growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the leadership, supervision and administration of the program.
• Lead the staff team to plan, evaluate, and implement daily activities in line with SVNH philosophy that support and promote the development of the whole child
• Work in partnership and with the Coordinator and Director to explore and implement innovative programming
• Builds and maintains supportive and collaborative relationships with families and community service providers
• Adapt to changing circumstances, handle emergencies skilfully using discretion and confidentiality
• Ensure best practices, licensing requirements and SVNH policies and procedures are met for the program

Salary & Benefits:

• Schedule: September to June, Monday to Friday, 25hr/wks.
• Type: Regular Part Time, 8:45am to 1:45pm
• Wage: $24.32-$26.05 depending on experience, skills and qualifications. Plus $6 Wage Enhancement
• Benefits: Excellent benefit package including vacation, paid sick time, medical, extended health, dental, pension plan and exceptional professional development opportunities

Additional Notes:

As a non-for-profit organization, Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) childcare programs are committed to the BC Early Learning Framework, focusing on the areas of Well-being and Belonging: Exploration and Creativity; Languages and Literacies; Social Responsibility and Diversity.

We believe that children are capable individuals who observe the world around them, gather information through natural paly and rich interactions, and that children develop best at their own pace, in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance. Partnership and collaborative relationships are core values in our approach, and we engage families in policy development, program planning and day-to-day channels and discoveries.

We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters, a sense of belonging, opportunities for learning, collaboration, empowerment, creativity, and innovation.