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Out of School Educator

Flex Academy

Kelowna, B.C.

Job description

is a JK-12 brick-and-mortar school which is a division of HCOS located in Kelowna, BC. In this Christ-focused, campus-based program, we are combining the best of classroom experience with the versatility of online tools to develop a hybrid model of education that makes education as expansive and flexible as possible.

The Position:

Flex Academy has an openings for an Out of School Care Educator! This is a part-time, on-site, positions working on-site five days per week (primarily after school hours) for a total of 20 hours per week. The primary role of the Flex Academy Out of School Care Educator position is to develop and facilitate meaningful out-of-school care programs for students in Grades K-5.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, plan, and facilitate the Flex Academy “Sparks” After School Care Program in a creative, engaging, and supportive manner
  • Develop, plan, and facilitate the Flex Academy “Sparks” Kids Camps during Professional Development Days and School Breaks
  • Develop engaging learning and play opportunities for students
  • Develop and maintain a relational atmosphere where students experience connection with one another and with staff in a safe and creative learning space
  • Listen and respond to families, staff, and stakeholders using professional etiquette to maintain timely and supportive communication with families
  • Ensure activities, spaces, and procedures are in line with Interior Health licensing requirements for after school care
  • Adhere to HCOS processes and policies, developing and implementing all programs in alignment with the values and ethos of HCOS: Flex Academy

Qualifications

  • 5+ years working with children
  • Experience planning activities for children
  • Must have a valid First Aid certificate (e.g., Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR)
  • Food Safe Certification
  • Responsible Adult Certification or willingness to obtain employer funded certificate
  • Alignment with our & Demonstrates a commitment to, and a lifestyle reflective of, the
  • Collaborative and team-oriented

Demonstrated alignment in supporting team goals over individual aims

Teachable, humble, self-reflective, and encouraging

  • Creative and Innovative

Intrinsically motivated, diligent, adaptable, and solutions-oriented

Eager to think beyond traditional modalities of education and to be a part of creating something new

  • Relationally Competent

Demonstrated strength in emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness

  • Proficiency with, or a willingness to learn, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Forms)
  • Commitment to continuous professional and personal development
  • Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer:

  • Competitive wage $25.19 - $26.49 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
  • Schedule: 5 days/week on-site (primarily after school), 20 hours total per week
  • Benefits including:

Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Extended Health and Benefits

Health Spending Account

Employee and Family Support Program

RRSP Match program

  • The opportunity to be a part of Canada’s first independent hybrid school!

Flex Academy is a ministry of Kelowna Christian Center Society (KCCS). KCCS was established in 1982 with a vision for the community and global influence. KCCS exists so that all people can experience abundant life in Christ by reaching, raising up and releasing people who reflect the kingdom of God, through creating communities of belonging and learning

About this occupation

This job is classed under Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Early childhood educators
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

Usual requirements

  • Early childhood educators
  • Completion of a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education or A bachelor's degree in child development is required.
  • Licensing is required in Ontario and certification is required in British Columbia for early childhood educators. Licensing for early childhood educators is usually required in all other provinces and territories.
  • Early childhood educator assistants

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What you’ll do

Develop, plan, and facilitate the Sparks After School Care Program.. Develop, plan, and facilitate Sparks Kids Camps during professional development days and school breaks.. Develop engaging learning and play opportunities for students in Grades K-5.. Maintain a safe, creative, and relational learning environment.. Communicate professionally and promptly with families, staff, and stakeholders.. Ensure activities, spaces, and procedures comply with Interior Health licensing requirements.. Implement programs in alignment with HCOS processes, policies, values, and ethos.

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience working with children.. Experience planning activities for children.. Valid First Aid certificate, such as Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR.. Food Safe Certification.. Responsible Adult Certification or willingness to obtain an employer-funded certificate.. Collaborative, team-oriented, teachable, humble, self-reflective, encouraging, creative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.. Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness.. Proficiency with or willingness to learn Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Dependent life insurance
  • Employee and family support program
  • Extended health benefits
  • Health spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • RRSP match program
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