BGC South Coast BC is seeking a Child Minder for our Parents Together Group (located in East Vancouver) that runs approximately 3 Saturdays per month (from 10:30am to 1:30pm), from mid-March to mid-December annually. The group goes on out-trips at various times of the year and may require longer hours on those days (6 hours).

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Child Minder supports an in-person Saturday parent group by providing a safe and fun environment for school-age children (may include toddlers at times) while their parents are attending the group. The Child Minder plans and offers a range of recreational, social, and/or educational activities for children during the parent session.

JOB DUTIES

•       Interacts directly with and supervises children while their parents are attending on‐site group meetings.

•       Encourages a fun and enjoyable environment, to support families’ participation in the program.

•       Develops and fosters positive relationships with children and their parent participants.

•       Informs the lead facilitator of any problems or concerns regarding participants.

•       Carries out developmentally appropriate activities (adapting activities designed to meet the needs of children).

•       Interacts with parents and children during the community lunch.

•       Communicates with parents about the child’s experience (activities, behaviours, interactions) while parent was in group.

•       Follows all safety protocols and procedures provided by BGC and the program.

•       Maintains confidentiality of all information related to the children, their parents, and staff.

•       Sets up and cleans (when applicable) the child-minding area, ensuring all supplies and equipment that were used are returned for proper storage and informs program staff of any damaged or missing items.

•       REQUIREMENTS 

•       Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).

•       Experience working with young and/or school age children (experience working with groups of children an asset).

•       Knowledge/understanding of child development.

•       Basic ECE Certificate or early childhood development courses are an asset.

•       Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.

•       Current First Aid/CPR certificate.

•       Personal maturity and sound judgment.

•       Vietnamese language is an asset.

This is a casual position, one day a week (4 hours) for approximately 35 weeks over 2025-2026. Starting pay is $17.85 per hour. Position includes paid birthday off, access to an Employee Assistance Plan and up to 5 days paid sick leave per year following 90 days of employment.

Thank you in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.