Program Instructor 4

Req ID: 1622

Business Unit: Electoral Area Services

Division: Salt Spring Island Administration

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: As and when required - up to 15 hours per week

Posting Date: October 24, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled, review of submissions will occur as received

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.

• Plans and leads safe, healthy and enjoyable activities, crafts and games for up to 20 children 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.

• Schedule dependent on program registration.
• Some paid planning, training and development time will be scheduled depending on the program assignment.

• 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.

• High School Graduation
• Some directly related experience
• Childhood development or recreational program planning certification, HIGH FIVE or equivalent

• 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.