After School Licensed Care Program Manager

Job Summary :

The City of Kelowna is looking for a Manager for our Licensed Care After School Program at Bankhead Elementary. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team at Bankhead and work with an amazing group of kids and passionate instructors.

The After School Licensed Care Program Manager will plan and implement quality child care based on the philosophy and mandate set by the City of Kelowna and Licensing requirements.

This position will provide guidance, supervision, and programming that creates a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for all children.

This position reports to and works under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator. It is expected that the After School Licensed Care Program Manager will provide leadership to a small team of contract instructors at the Bankhead site, and also to the children attending the program.

Note : this is a Contract position the selected candidate will be hired as a Contract Instructor for the City of Kelowna.

This contract is reviewed and renewed on a seasonal basis.

Work Performed :

This position will be responsible for planning and delivering the Bankhead After School Licensed Care program, scheduling instructors, working within Licensing requirements and managing subsidy.

The manager will provide behavioural guidance to children, create and implement care plans, communicate with parents, and lead a group of children hands-on in our school-aged program (K-12Y).

Minimum Qualifications

• Up to date First Aid / CPR certificate, with Emergency Child Care portion
• 20 hours of relevant training as a Responsible Adult - You must have completed a course or combination of courses of at least 20 hours in duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition
• Required to complete a Child Care Criminal Record Check
• Available during required working hours for this position : Monday Friday for afterschool care and during Spring Break and Summer Camps throughout the year

Preferred Qualifications

• Start May 2024
• Previous Licensed Care experience, or experience working with children
• Ability to independently lead groups of children aged 6Y-12Y
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgement

Days : Monday - Friday

Hours : After School : 12 : 00-6 : 00 pm, plus 1-hour flexible prep / admin time (30-35 hours per week). Hands-on in program from 2 : 30-5 : 30 pm.

Spring Break / Summer Camps : Various shifts between 7 : 30 am & 6 : 00 pm (30-40 hours per week)

Location : Bankhead Elementary Afterschool care classrooms & office

Wage : $21-$24 per hour based on experience (includes 4% in lieu of holiday pay)

Note : This is position is eligible for ECE wage enhancement of $6.00 per hour for ECE certified applicants.

Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. The subject of your email must be the job title that you are applying for.