Key Responsibilities

The Community Childminder provides childminding to families with young children between 2 and 5 years of age while parents attend nearby programming. Childminding is offered each morning from 9 to 11 am, though the Community Childminder is asked to be available 30 minutes on either side of this to meet with parents. All children must be potty trained to be eligible for this program. 

The Community Childminder is someone with a love for young children and experience in their care. The Childminder works in support of the Centre’s other Child & Youth programming offering a complete range of children’s programming and childminding. Much of the care will be outside, in the shade, with access to indoor spaces, kitchen and washroom.

The Community Childminder reports to the Summer Program Manager and collaborates closely with Summer Staff. This role involves leadership in community engagement, family relations, and childminding without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Part Time - 3 hours per day as needed

Primary Duties

• Support Development: Provide activities that nurture cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development through age-appropriate play and exploration. Programing times are reflective of childrens’ developmental needs (e.g. nap/quiet time in the afternoon)

• Ensure Safety and Comfort: Create a secure, nurturing environment where children feel safe and cared for by trained staff.

• Encourage Creativity and Curiosity: Offer hands-on, imaginative experiences, such as arts and crafts, storytelling, and sensory activities, to inspire creativity and curiosity.

• Promote Social Interaction: Facilitate opportunities for young children to engage and build social skills with peers in a group setting. Facilitate opportunities for families with young children to connect with one another. 

• Provide Parental Support: Allow parents to participate fully in Naramata Centre activities by offering reliable, enriching care for their children.

• Foster Connection with Nature: Introduce children to outdoor exploration and activities that develop an appreciation for the natural environment.

• Encourage Family Bonding: Include optional parent-child activities that strengthen family relationships through shared experiences.

• Adapt to Individual Needs: Design flexible programming that accommodates the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of young children.

Skills & Competencies

• Capacity to effectively communicate the mission and values of the Naramata Centre.

• Experience in young children supervision, education and development 

• Experience in program planning and facilitation for children and youth.

• Knowledge of positive development principles and child safety protocols.

• Strong trust-building skills with parents and children

• Familiarity with Naramata and its environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Physically capable of up working with young children 

Education & Experience

• Alignment with the mission and values of the Naramata Centre.

• Demonstrated experience in supervising and caring for young children

• Understanding of positive youth development principles and child safety protocols.

• Effective communication skills with individuals and groups.

• Ability to secure a Vulnerable Sector Check and Responsible Adult Designation