District Overview
Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.
Position - Temporary Teacher
Assignment Type - Temporary
FTE/Point Time - 0.4 Point Time
District Teacher Leader – Childcare and StrongStart
Under the general direction of the Director of Instruction-Learning and Innovation and within the context of the District’s Strategic Plan, the District Support Teacher will provide leadership in the area of Child Care with a focus on coordination, expansion and quality of third party operated programs and Strong Start. The Teacher Leader will provide district level support and oversight promoting quality early learning experiences aligned with Provincial frameworks.
NOTE: This is a District Position of Special Responsibility as defined in article B.32 of the Collective Agreement.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as the primary liaison between school administrators and third-party child care operators
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Support the development, expansion, and sustainability of school-based child care spaces
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Assist with shared use agreements, space planning, and operational alignment within schools
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Identify opportunities for new or expanded child care spaces
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Ensure alignment with funding requirements, reporting expectations, and provincial priorities
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Support school teams and partners in understanding and maintaining licensing standards
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Provide leadership and oversight for StrongStart BC Early Learning Centres across the district
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Support StrongStart educators in program quality, curriculum implementation, and family engagement
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Ensure programs align with the BC Early Learning Framework and district expectations
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Facilitate professional learning and collaboration among StrongStart educators
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Support transitions into Kindergarten.
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Collaborate with school teachers about Kindergarten programming
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Provide mentorship, resources, and professional learning to school-based staff and administrators
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Build and maintain relationships with child care providers, families, Indigenous communities, and local partners
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Represent the district at regional or provincial child care planning tables
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Regular travel between school sites and child care locations within the district
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Flexibility to attend meetings outside of regular school hours as required
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Valid BC Teaching Certificate, preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree
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Minimum 5 years of teaching experience with demonstrated leadership experience
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Experience working with or alongside licensed child care programs or early learning settings
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Strong understanding of third-party child care delivery models in schools
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Demonstrated knowledge of child care licensing requirements in British Columbia
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Knowledge of BC MECC policies, including ChildCareBC initiatives
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Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills
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Strong organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities
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Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments with diplomacy and clarity
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Commitment to equity, inclusion, and reconciliation
Please Note: Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All postings close at 10:00 am on the listed closing date unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact
