ECE Team Lead & OSC Worker

Position Type: Full-time hybrid role - 40hrs/week

Location: Fernwood Neighbourhood House, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC & 1180 Queens Ave Fiddleheads location

Hours: Permanent, full-time position, Monday-Friday. Scheduled shifts may fall between 7:15 am - 5:30 pm.

Reports to: Early years Manager, OSC Manager and ultimately the Director of Childcare

Hourly Rate: ECE Certification: $29.00 hourly ($23.00 + $6 ECEWE)

_ the ECEWE ($6) is separate from your base wage as it is offered directly from the provincial government. If the program is cancelled or Fernwood NH is unable to participate, your total wage will be your base wage._

About Fernwood Neighbourhood House (FNH)

Fernwood Neighbourhood House (FNH) is a vibrant, multi-service organization working on the unceded ləkʔəŋən (Lekwungen) lands in Victoria, BC. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, resilient, and connected community by providing a wide range of programs for all ages, from childcare and family support to food security initiatives, intergenerational programs, and community events that celebrate our diverse neighborhood. Our work prioritizes equity, centers the voices of marginalized and Racialized people, and aims to create a welcoming environment for everyone who calls Fernwood home.

Position Overview

This is a hybrid full-time position with combined responsibilities in our Out-of-School Care (OSC) program for school-aged children and our 3-5-year-old childcare program.

In the morning, you will serve as An Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Team Lead in our 3-5 program, providing nurturing, play-based care for children aged 3-5, providing leadership and oversight to staff, children, and programming.

In the afternoon, you will transition into OSC worker in the Out of School Care program (OSC).

This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about both early childhood and school-age care and who thrives in a leadership capacity in the latter part of the day.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate, play-based activities.
Maintain a balanced daily schedule with active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group experiences.
Support children's social-emotional development by identifying and labeling emotions.
Use observations to expand play and adapt activities to individual needs.
Implement the Early Learning Framework in programming.
Lead daily programming for school-aged children (5-11 years)
Provide direct supervision and mentorship to OSC team members
Foster positive behaviour guidance through redirection, positive reinforcement, and clear expectations.
Set reasonable behaviour expectations aligned with the centre's philosophy and policies.
Address unsafe behaviours respectfully and support self-regulation.
Ensure children's well-being through active supervision and a safe, clean environment.
Follow health protocols, including diapering, toileting, and eating routines.
Administer medications when needed and maintain accurate health records.
Report all accidents, injuries, and illnesses following centre procedures and government regulations.
Release children only to authorized individuals.
Create and maintain inclusive, engaging and emergent learning spaces.
Encourage and support self-help skills and meaningful interactions with children.
Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing materials and spaces.
Build positive relationships professional with families, children, and coworkers.
Share daily updates with families and contribute to team discussions.
Follow licensing requirements and centre policies.
Maintain professionalism, and confidentiality in all interactions.
Attend staff meetings, maintain punctuality, carry out assigned responsibilities and other duties as needed.

Working Conditions

Ability to lift and move chairs, cots, mats, etc. (up to 30lbs).
Ability to work positively in a busy and loud environment.
Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, run occasionally, crouch and bend frequently.

Qualifications

Required:

Valid BC ECE certification is a must.
Experience working with children ages 3-11.
Valid First Aid with CPR-C
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a strong family centred lens.
Familiarity with the BC Early Learning Framework and School Age Care standards
Ability to problem-solve, prioritize tasks, and take initiative.
An understanding of and commitment to the importance of client confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, take initiative in completing assigned tasks, and remain accountable for actions, outcomes, and work quality.
Professional, adaptable, and responsive, with a proactive to work and collaboration.

Other Requirements

Candidates who progress through our selection process will be required to provide the following before an employment agreement is finalized.

Must provide a record of immunization status for childcare licensing.
Must provide two professional references.
All employees within Fernwood NRG require a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check upon being hired.

Assets:

Leadership or supervisory experience in licensed childcare or OSC
Experience working in shared or multi-use childcare environments.
Additional training in conflict resolution, team leadership, or child development
Multilingual or culturally diverse lived experience

Unionized Position

Fernwood Neighbourhood House is a unionized workplace, and this position is part of the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargaining unit. We are currently negotiating our first collective agreement. The compensation package for this role reflects current wages and benefits, with adjustments anticipated once the collective agreement is finalized.

Please note that following the ratification of the collective agreement, union dues will be deducted from employees' pay in accordance with the terms outlined in the collective agreement and BCGEU policies.

Fernwood Neighbourhood House is committed to equitable hiring practices and values diversity. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experiences of structural inequity, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+ individuals, and those living with disabilities.

If you have any questions about the position or require accommodations during the application process, please email .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
On-site childcare
Paid time off

Work Location: In person