Early Childhood Educator

Required Experience:

1 year in a licensed childcare program.

Key Responsibilities:

Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House & ANHBC
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House is a volunteer-driven, community-service organization. Our mission is to make neighbourhoods better places to live. Our goal is to enable people to enhance their lives and strengthen their communities. Our challenge is to work with communities to develop innovative programs and services that meet the changing needs of a diverse population.

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) builds healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change.

ANHBC is the legal entity and umbrella organization made up of eight neighbourhood houses, an outdoor camp and central services. We operate more than 300 community-based programs and services for a diversity of participants. At ANHBC, we are committed to Reconciliation, Decolonization and Anti-racism. Together with community, we build strong and supportive relationships at welcoming and inclusive sites throughout Metro Vancouver. To learn more about ANHBC, visit www.anhbc.org.

ANHBC is currently seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator who shares ANHBC’s values to join our Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House team www.froghollow.bc.ca. Neighbourhood houses are highly collaborative with a strong team framework. The right person for this position is passionate about community development, social justice and is values-aligned with our organization.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, flexible, and compassionate individual to join our dynamic child care team as an Early Childhood Educator who works in our 3-5 program at Satellite Daycare located at 3260 E. Broadway, Vancouver.

About the Position

The Early Childhood Educator Floater position is responsible for the provision of an early learning and care program that fosters a positive, and emergent learning environment with a focus on the social and emotional well being of all children. We are an inclusive, multicultural, dynamic and collaborative child care setting which includes working with other educators to plan and implement a progressive and innovative program inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, BC Early Learning Framework in concert with the values of FHNH. Other responsibilities include developing strong and collaborative relationships and communication with children, families, and colleagues. This position will work in the  3-5 programs at Satellite or other childcare programs as need arises.

We are a Learning Centre (www.reggiolearning.ca) with amazing opportunities for professional development and for collaborative efforts with other educators and with the community.

Skills & Qualifications:

• ECE (Infant Toddler ECE is an asset)
• Ability to provide programming based on the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach and BC’s ELF                     
• Strength in building and maintaining supportive and collaborative partnerships with children of all abilities, families, and colleagues            
• Creativity, initiative, flexibility, compassion, sense of joy, and enthusiasm
• Passion for ongoing professional development and growth
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including 100% group medical benefits including EH and Dental and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan, 3 weeks’ vacation, sick time, and exceptional professional development opportunities.

Hourly Salary:ECE  $21.36-$22.88 (Salary Band C2), or Infant Toddler qualifications $22.43-$23.21 (Salary Band C3) depending on skills and experience level.  This position qualifies for the additional $6.00 WE.

Additional Notes:

Hours: This is a regular full time position at 35hours/week, Monday to Friday rotating shfits from opening to closing. There will also be some evening workshops/meetings.

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. Our work is centered on inclusion and equity, to build social connection and to break down discrimination through community building. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities.

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover letter what position you are applying for and where you found this posting. We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will contact those selected for interviews.