Program Assistant III - Community Facilitator Child Care

Main Purpose and Function

The Child Care Program Assistant III (PAIII) supports the Manager of Child Care Services and the Child Care Leadership Team in strengthening high-quality, inclusive early learning programs across Britannia Child Care. Working within Britannia's Community Facilitator Hub Model, the PAIII serves as a central connection point between educators, children, families, childcare programs, and community services, fostering collaborative relationships that enhance children's learning, family well-being, and educator capacity.

Reporting to the Manager of Child Care Services, the PAIII provides leadership in pedagogical practice, curriculum development, inclusion, family engagement, and community collaboration. The role supports educators through coaching, mentoring, reflective practice, and professional learning while connecting families and programs with community resources and support services. The PAIII works collaboratively with the Child Care Leadership Team to strengthen responsive, relationship-based early learning environments grounded in the BC Early Learning Framework and Britannia's values of inclusion, equity, and community.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide pedagogical leadership by coaching and mentoring educators in curriculum development, reflective practice, pedagogical documentation, and implementation of the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, Indigenous organizations, community agencies, Supported Child Development, and other service providers to strengthen integrated supports for children and families.
• Support educators and families in accessing community resources, inclusion services, and early intervention supports through a relationship-based approach.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional learning opportunities, workshops, communities of practice, and educational resources that strengthen educator capacity and continuous learning.
• Support inclusive practices by collaborating with educators, families, and community professionals to develop responsive strategies that promote the participation and well-being of all children.
• Coordinate practicum placements, mentor student educators, and support recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new employees.
• Develop and maintain partnerships that strengthen family engagement, community connections, and coordinated service delivery across Britannia Child Care programs.
• Participate in departmental initiatives including strategic planning, grant implementation and reporting, quality improvement, and the development of resources and communications for families and educators.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement that reflects current research, emerging practices, and the values of the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Supports the production of promotional website content, materials and media posts

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• ECE Diploma
• An asset to have Special Needs and Infant Toddler Certifications
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and families.
• One year administration experience
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and the social non-profit sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience with coaching and mentoring educators in pedagogical curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework, early childhood education, curriculum development, inclusion practices, and current sector initiatives.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal child care legislation, funding, and licensing requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of the Grandview-Woodland community, family support services, and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor educators through reflective practice, professional learning, and curriculum development.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with children, families, educators, schools, Indigenous organizations, community partners, and government agencies.
• Ability to assess needs, coordinate supports, and connect families and educators with appropriate community resources.
• Strong project coordination, facilitation, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop workshops, presentations, reports, and educational resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
  

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, this position allows remote work; flexibility of remote work is required.

Business Unit/Department: Britannia Community Services Centre