As a Childminder, you will provide quality care and supervision for young children during program sessions. You will help create a positive and engaging environment through play-based activities while ensuring children's safety and well-being.
By supporting children during the program, you help enable parents and caregivers to fully participate in parenting education and support sessions, ultimately strengthening families and communities.
Quick Facts
- Position Type: Casual
- Wage: $18.25 per hour
- Reporting to: Manager, Community Programs
- Location: YMCA of Southern Interior BC
- End Date: February 16, 2027
- Schedule: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Program Dates
- Session 1: January 12
- Session 2: January 19
- Session 3: January 26
- Session 4: February 2
- Session 5: February 9
- Session 6: February 16
Why This Role Matters
Families participating in the Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program benefit from having a safe and supportive childminding service available during sessions. As a Childminder, you help create a positive experience for both children and parents while contributing to stronger family connections and healthier communities.
What You Will Do
As a Childminder, you will:
- Supervise and care for young children during program sessions.
- Engage children in age-appropriate games, activities, and play experiences.
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment.
- Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe play space.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, YMCA staff, and program participants.
- Support a fun and engaging experience that encourages children's participation and enjoyment.
What You Bring
We'd love to hear from individuals who have:
- Experience working with children in a childcare, recreation, educational, or community setting considered an asset.
- The ability to engage children in creative and age-appropriate play.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, patient, and caring approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively with staff and program facilitators.
- A commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for all participants.
Who You Are
- Caring, patient, and approachable.
- Dependable and safety-conscious.
- Enthusiastic about supporting children and families.
- A positive role model who demonstrates respect and inclusion.
- Comfortable interacting with children, parents, and YMCA colleagues.
- Committed to the YMCA's mission, vision, and values.
Required Competencies
- Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- Actively seeks opportunities to enhance each participant's YMCA experience and contributes to creating a welcoming and positive environment.
- Builds positive relationships through effective communication, active listening, teamwork, and collaboration with staff and program participants.
Why Work With Us
At the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
- Gain valuable experience working with children in a community-based setting.
- Build skills in communication, supervision, and relationship-building.
- Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive YMCA environment.
- Be part of a team dedicated to strengthening families and communities.
- Work alongside passionate professionals committed to making a positive impact.
Additional Requirements
As part of the YMCA's commitment to trust, safety, and equality, successful applicants will be required to:
- Participate in an interview to demonstrate their suitability for the role.
- Complete all required YMCA onboarding and training.
- Successfully complete any required Criminal Record Check processes in accordance with YMCA policies.
- Maintain all required certifications and training as applicable to the position.
The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
