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Afterschool Program Assistant

@ Summit Community Services Society

Kimberley, British Columbia

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Summit Community Services Society is hiring an afterschool program assistant for its new Rocky Mountain Childcare Centre in Marysville, BC. The role involves planning and supervising children's activities such as reading, physical activity and art, and keeping the play space clean and safe. The position is part time, Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30pm, with an option for full time.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning developmentally appropriate activities
  • Monitor children and ensure their safety at all times
  • Maintain open and positive communication with parents
  • Guide assisting staff and safe hygiene practices
  • Keep the play environment sanitary

Requirements summary:

  • Responsible Adult Certification or equivalent
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Food Safe Certificate
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Positive, caring and compassionate attitude
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-02
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week20
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsResponsible Adult Certification, First Aid Certificate, Food Safe Certificate
Background checkscriminal record

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Summit Community Services Society

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Promoting community well-being

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Summit Community Services Society is dedicated to promoting community well-being by providing quality, accessible, client-centred support and intervention services in a respectful manner, childcare services, and support programs for seniors and other populations with under-served needs.

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22
People associated on LinkedIn
12
Reported office locations
  • 125 10th Ave S, 100, Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 2N1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Summit Community Services Society
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No

Summit Community Services Society is dedicated to promoting community well-being by providing quality, accessible, client-centred support and intervention services in a respectful manner, childcare services, and support programs for seniors and other populations with under-served needs.

FieldValue
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersCranbrook, British Columbia
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1973
Open jobs on Jobsy5
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Job description

Responsible Adult Position for After School Care

Summit Community Services Society (SCSS) seeks an enthusiastic educator to join our team. We are excited to be posting positions for our new build, Rocky Mountain Childcare Centre in Marysville BC. The candidate will practice according to IHA’s child care licensing regulations, the ECE code of ethics and the BC Early Learning Framework. The successful candidate will assist in planning activities throughout the day, such as reading, physical activity, and creative expression through art and song.

This position is a part time position, Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30pm, with the option for fulltime if wanted.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in planning developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Maintain open and positive communication with parents.
  • Provide guidance with safe hygiene practices
  • Monitor children throughout the day and ensure safety at all times
  • Provide guidance to assisting staff members
  • Ensure play environment is kept sanitary, perform regular cleaning duties.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED

  • Responsible Adult Certification (Or equivalent, please refer to https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2008/Fact_sheet_responsible_adult_childcare.pdf for more information)
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Food Safe Certificate
  • Criminal Record Check

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to work in partnership with team members.
  • Sensitive and responsive to cultural differences in the client population.
  • Positive, caring and compassionate attitude
  • Safety conscious with keen observational skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to motivate others and be proactive
  • Ability to be organized and plan ahead

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your application.

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