Program Instructor 4 - SSI Preschool
Req ID: 1564
Business Unit: Electoral Area Services
Division: Salt Spring Island Administration
Location: Salt Spring Island
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/JB06
Rate of Pay: $23.78 per hour; plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: Varies - as and when needed, including days, evenings and weekends
Posting Date: August 21, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled, submission review to begin as received
Summary
As an important member of the community recreation team, the Program Instructor 4 is responsible for planning active, fun, and engaging programs for children and youth aged 2.5 to 6 years in our Heron’s Nest Preschool Program. Preparing and leading a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, the successful applicant will have a positive impact on the families whose children are in attendance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans and leads safe, healthy and enjoyable activities, crafts and games for up to 20 children (2.5-6 years) per week
- Provides learning and guidance on appropriate behaviour during play and activities
- Delivers care and support with behaviour management, inclusion, first aid and other areas relating to caring for children
- Monitors distribution and use of program supplies and equipment
- Ensures that program supply needs are within the provided budget
- Provides direction and guidance to assistant leaders and volunteers assisting with program operation.
- Acts as a liaison between the general public and CRD, providing clear customer communication with parents and caregivers
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for children in their care
- Excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written), organizational, interpersonal, and public relations skills and experience are required
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- Schedule dependent on program registration.
- Some paid planning, training and development time will be scheduled depending on the program assignment.
Key Skills & Abilities
- Experience leading and activity planning recreational programs for preschool age children.
- Leadership abilities, including role model behaviours, along with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement while creating a positive, enthusiastic, safe and fun program environment
- Excellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Qualifications
- High School Graduation
- Some directly related experience
- Childhood development or recreational program planning certification, HIGH FIVE or equivalent
Certifications
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
