Preschool Teacher

Required Experience:

• Clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in licensed childcare
• Minimum age 19 years (as per licensing regulations)
• Working knowledge of windows, email and social media
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural and inclusive environment
• Second language is an asset
• Passion for collaborative, emergent and responsive curriculum
• Working Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework
• Creativity, critical thinking and sense of humour

Key Responsibilities:

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is looking for an energetic, passionate and experienced individual to collaborate with the Preschool Coordinator to develop, manage and operate the MPNH Preschool Program. The MPNH Preschool is a unique program that subscribes to an emergent, responsive and democratic approach to early learning. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of current and cutting edge ECE practices including the day-to-day implementation of the revised Early Learning Framework and working knowledge of “Reggio Inspired” practice. The Preschool Teacher will be expected to participate in professional development opportunities, both in-house and across the ECE community. In collaboration with the MPNH childcare team and the family resource programs, the Preschool Teacher will assist the Preschool Coordinator with program registration, orientation, program planning and implementation of the Preschool Program.

Salary & Benefits:

Hours:    Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm         

Rate: $19.01-21.26 plus $2/hour as per the MCFD Wage Enhancement based on qualifications and experience

Benefits:   Medical, dental, extended health and company pension plan           

Conditions: subject to full enrolment and COVID19 health and safety protocols from CCFLB and VCH