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Block 8 Academy is a progressive before and after school care centre for elementary students in Port Moody. We provide shuttle service from elementary schools, a rich base curriculum, and plenty indoor and outdoor unstructured time. Our program includes fun community projects, art, music, homework help, financial awareness activities, and outdoor recreation time.

We are looking for Group Leaders and Youth Support Workers to join our team, as we are expanding! 


Please email cover letter and resume to Katherine at admin@block8academy.com 
We're looking for someone who is
  • passionate about caring for elementary school aged children
  • interested in working as part of an innovative team of caregivers to deliver unique programming
  • comfortable leading groups of children and/ or
  • experienced in methods to support youth with challenging behaviours
  • experienced with positive behavioural support strategies and critical thinking skills (or have a desire to learn these skills as we do offer training!)
  • energetic with a positive approach to guiding childrens' activities
  • experienced working in a team environment
  • experienced working with children with challenging behaviours or interest in learning

Above all, you must enjoy working with children while creating a warm and supportive environment!
And the fine print, we require:
  • Diplomas, certificates or other evidence of 20 hours of training related to child growth/development
  • A Current First Aid certificate
  • Consent to a Criminal Record Check
  • ​Ability to provide 3 professional / personal references
  • A class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract 
             (fewer than 4 pointable offences in the last 2 years)
  • Commitment to get a class 4 driver's license
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Expertise in teaching any type of art, music, drama, or other recreational type program is a big asset!
During the school year, shift times are flexible, but we require you to be available 3-4 days a week either from 7:00am to 9:00am, or from 2:45pm to 6:00pm.

Should schools close due to Covid, there is also a possibility of daytime shifts for children needing care between 9am and 3pm.

Candidates willing to get their class 4 driver's license (to drive a van with more than 9 children in it) will be given preference!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the Daycare COVID Guidelines for British Columbia

Please email cover letter and resume to Katherine at admin@block8academy.com 

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  • Home
  • Daycare
  • School Age Care
    • Info & Calendar
    • Hours & Info >
      • Academy Hours
      • Academy Rates
    • Weekly After School Schedule
  • Camps and Classes
  • B8A Team
  • Contact
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Block 8 Children's Society
  • Facility Rentals
  • We're Hiring!