Posted on February 10, 2026
Job Description
Position Details
Job Title: Child Care Provider – Private Home
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 35–40 hours per week
Wage: $21-$23 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Work Schedule:
- Weekday afternoons (after school)
- Weekend shifts required
- Flexibility needed due to parents’ irregular work schedules
Number of Employee needed: 1
Language Requirement: English (additional languages are an asset)
Education Requirement
- Minimum: Secondary school graduation
- Preferred: Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education or related fields
Experience Requirement
· Minimum 1 year of experience in home child care, early childhood education, or a related field
· Experience caring for school-aged children is preferred
· Must be gentle, patient, attentive, and reliable
Key Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, nurturing, and responsible care for an 8-year-old girl
- Pick up and drop off from school and extracurricular activities
- Prepare simple meals and healthy snacks for the child
- Supervise daily routines and support positive behavior and emotional development
- Assist with light housekeeping such as tidying, laundry, and keeping play and meal areas clean
- Assume full responsibility for the household in the parents’ absence
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and non-smoking home environment
Work Setting
- Private household in Burnaby, BC
- On-site work only; remote work is not available
- Non-smoking environment
Safety & Screening Requirements
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
- Drug test (if required)
- Valid driver’s license for child transportation
Ideal Candidate Qualities
- Warm, patient, gentle, and attentive to children’s needs
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- Responsible, trustworthy, and able to work independently
- Flexible and able to adapt to a non-fixed family schedule
Employment Terms
Permanent Employment
Education Requirement
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience Requirement
1 year to less than 2 years
Language Requirement
English
Work Hours Per Week
35 hours per week