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The Child Minder is responsible for creating a secure and supportive environment for children while their parents participate in group activities. Responsibilities include organizing age-appropriate activities, serving snacks, and supporting parents with child development knowledge and parenting skills.

Job details

WE’RE HIRING! Child Minder Pregnancy Outreach Program Regular Part Time Posting Date: Location: Wage: Hours of Work: Closing Date: September 22, 2026 Surrey, BC $22.82 per hour 3 hours per week October 22, 2026 Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community. POSITION OVERVIEW Join us in shaping moments of joy and learning as a Child Minder, designing engaging activities that foster growth and inspire creativity in young hearts and minds! Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will collaborate with program staff to create a secure and supportive environment where children can play and receive care while their parents participate in group activities. Responsibilities include preparing and arranging suitable equipment and activities for the children, serving snacks, assisting in various group tasks, and organizing activities that cater to the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children. The role also requires maintaining awareness of child-related issues and community services, supporting parents in enhancing their child development knowledge and parenting skills through role modeling and sharing resources, fostering positive relationships with parents and caregivers, introducing immigrant and refugee newcomer parents to Canadian child-rearing practices. QUALIFICATIONS Our ideal candidate should possess either an Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate or a minimum of two years of childminding experience with children aged birth to 6 years. Additionally, a current Child Safe or level 1 First Aid Certificate is required, with Food Safe certification and proficiency in a second language considered advantageous. The successful candidate should embody a nonjudgmental, respectful, and supportive demeanor, demonstrating a positive attitude towards both children and parents. They must apply knowledge of child care principles effectively, creating a warm and nurturing environment that accommodates cultural and lifestyle diversity. Strong communication, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills are essential, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical responsibilities, including the Duty to Report, are also critical aspects of the role. The position requires a commitment of 3 hours per week, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, alternating weekly between Thursday (Week 1) and Friday (Week 2). This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted. The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.

What you’ll do

The Child Minder is responsible for creating a secure and supportive environment for children while their parents participate in group activities. Responsibilities include organizing age-appropriate activities, serving snacks, and supporting parents with child development knowledge and parenting skills.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate or at least two years of relevant experience. A current Child Safe or Level 1 First Aid Certificate is required, and Food Safe certification is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Childcare
• Early childhood education
• First aid
• Food safety
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Planning
• Organizational skills
• Role modeling
• Cultural sensitivity
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Positivity
• First Aid Certification
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Social Work
• Child Development
• Confidentiality
• Creativity
• Problem Solving
• Program Management

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Childminder
• Family / School / General Case Manager
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers