Posted 3 months ago
Early Years Support Worker
@ BGC Central Vancouver Island
Ladysmith, British Columbia
Overview
BGC Central Vancouver Island is hiring a part-time Early Years Support Worker in Ladysmith, BC, to support children with developmental delays, behavioural challenges or extra support needs in an early learning program. The role is 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm, at $22.14 per hour, on a fixed-term contract from September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, funded with the Child Development Centre.
Pay:
$22.14 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized support in life, social and behaviour skills
- Participate in assessment, goal setting and care plan documentation
- Create predictable structure and de-escalate anxious behaviour
- Attend to physical, emotional and medical needs of children
- Collaborate with staff, families and community partners
Requirements summary:
- Knowledge of early child development and positive behaviour management
- Experience in a licensed childcare facility with children with extra needs
- ECEA Diploma, Community Support Worker certificate or BI certification preferred
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate approved by Community Care Facilities Licensing
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 10 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | ECEA Diploma, Community Support Worker Certificate, Behavioral Interventionist (BI) certification, First Aid/CPR certificate |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities, Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Early childhood education, Child and youth care, Community support work |
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BGC Central Vancouver Island
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
Early Years Support Worker
Be the champion for inclusion this season! BGC Central Vancouver Island is seeking an empathetic, skilled, and dedicated Early Years Support Worker (EYSW) to join our team in Nanaimo. In this role, you will use your knowledge of child development and positive behavior support to help children with unique needs fully integrate, play, and thrive alongside their peers.
What’s in it for you?
Wage: $22.14 per hour
Hours: Part-Time Contract 10 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Schedule: Shifts scheduled between 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Location: Ladysmith, BC.
Position Note: This rewarding role is funded in partnership with the Child Development Centre (CDC) with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 and end date of June 30th, 2027 with the possibility to extend.
About the Role
As an EYSW, your mission is inclusion. You will support the early learning program as a whole while providing direct, individualized care and predictable structure for children navigating developmental delays, behavioral challenges, or extra support needs. You are the bridge that helps every child build social skills, communication strategies, and life skills in a safe environment.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Individualized Support: Provide tailored guidance in life skills, social skills, and behavior management. This may include creating visual tools or using approved technology to support communication.
Collaborative Planning: Participate in the assessment, goal setting, and documentation of individualized Care Plans, partnering with families, staff, and community networks.
Safety & Stabilization: Create a predictable structure with clear expectations. Recognize and safely de-escalate complex or anxious behavioral situations with empathy and strategy.
Holistic Care: Attend to the physical, emotional, and medical needs of the children, including administering medication according to policy, and assisting with lifts and transfers if required.
Team Collaboration: Contribute to team effectiveness through direct communication, attending staff meetings, and maintaining open lines of communication with community partners and professionals.
What You Bring
Education: ECEA Diploma, Community Support Worker Certificate, or Behavioral Interventionist (BI) certification is preferred (a combination of education and experience will be considered).
Safety: Valid First Aid/CPR certificate approved by Community Care Facilities Licensing.
Experience: Previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility with children who require extra support needs is a major asset.
Core Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of early child development, age-appropriate communication, and positive behavior management theory.
BGC Central Vancouver Island is an equity employer and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team.
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