Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging.  We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour),persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

We are looking for experienced School Age Care Workers’ to join our Wentworth Campus (JK – Grade 5). This position will work within the school age program and facilitate activities for children ages JK to Grade 5. The ideal candidates will be passionate and committed educators who can demonstrate the ability to contribute to the many facets of school life. It is a Temporary Contract position from September 2, 2025 to June 12, 2026 with the possibility of continuing in the future. This position reports directly to the Director of External Programs. 

Available shifts include:

1. Junior Kindergarten Room (20 hrs/week):

• Monday to Friday 12:45-4:45p
• Early Childhood Education required
• Eligible for benefits

2. Junior Kindergarten Room (13.75 hrs/week):

• Monday to Friday 1:45p-4:30p
• Early Childhood Education required

3. Kindergarten Room (15 hrs/week):

• Monday to Friday 2:15p-5:15p

Responsibilities:

• Follow the licensing regulations and the School Age Care Handbook 
• Interact directly with the children and staff members 
• Assist with the planning and set up of the School Age Care program to ensure that the children have a variety of activities to choose from
• Establish and maintain positive communication with parents
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas 
• Ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and Collingwood requirements 
• Release children only to those authorized by parent/guardian 
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Collingwood School, the children, their families, and staff 
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and professionalism at all times 
• Ensure fire, earthquake and wildlife sighting drills are up to date 

Required qualifications:

• A valid First Aid certificate (Standard First Aid is preferred)
• A valid Early Childhood Education Diploma/Certificate required for the JK position
• Accountability, maturity and a high level of responsibility  
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children in a school or child care setting.
• Courses in working with children are an asset
• Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and relationship skills 
• Creative flexibility and ability to work in a student-centered environment 
• Ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community 
• Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada 

Our “Must Haves”

• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal-oriented)

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!

The range for this position is $20.72 to $23.31 per hour. Candidates with strong skills and experience may be considered for a higher starting salary.  Please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected] for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range. 

Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you!  Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by May 30, 2025 to https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cws/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2404

We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please visit our website for more information about our school.