The following are the general requirements for workers in our childcare centers, however, if you are passionate for Christian mission, love nature and working with kids we will train you!

Responsibilities include management and pastoral-type care of an out of school care center, active program planning and implementation that fosters “THRIVE” values and philosophies, and not only meeting but exceeding the licensing requirements for licensed school-age childcare. Generally, program directors work 31-40 hours per week during the school year and 40-45 surrounding holiday and summer camps. Management staff start at $20.00-$24.00 per hour depending on qualifications, as well as health benefits, professional development and staff retreats.

The ideal candidate will have experience in working with both children and young adults in group settings. Passionate about involved personal leadership in active outdoorsy nature-based programming.

Qualifications:

• Physically fit, able to run and carry children in case of an emergency as well as participate in outdoor sports and recreation such as hiking, biking and field sports
• Proven experience in leading children in recreational or educational groups settings
• 20 hours or more of child-related training
• Class 4 driver's license
• Food Safe Certificate
• Emergency child or emergency community first aid certificate
• Some level of Biblical training and or official discipleship training certificate. ie. YWAM DTS.

• training and/or fees for these requirements may be provided by Thrive for the right candidate

Benefits:

• Extended healthcare, including paramedical services, such as massage and chiropractic
• Vision Care
• Dental Care
• Life Insurance
• 50% off first-child’s school-aged care*

• Must qualify for subsidy. 50% off parent-portion of regular after-school care fees.

Please send your resume in PDF format, with the position you are applying for and your preferred location of employment to info@thrivekidscanada.ca.