Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is looking for an experienced, passionate, and values-based Early Childhood Educator to join our growing team. Using a collaborative approach, the Childcare Director, the Early Years Coordinator and the team of Early Childhood Educators co-create a new early years centre with 69 spaces located on the rooftop of Eric Hamber Secondary School which opened in April 2025.

MPNH is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC). ANHBC Childcare Programs are inspired by the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach. This is an exceptional opportunity to help lead the way and co-create an inspirational Early Learning Program. The right person for this position is passionate about community development, social justice and is values-aligned with our organization.

Required Experience:

About You

You are passionate, creative and have an eagerness to work as part of a collaborative, supportive and dynamic team in a non-profit and volunteer-based organization. You are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the BC Early Learning Framework. You are knowledgeable of evolving philosophies and pedagogies in early childhood care and education, including Pikler, RIE, risky play, decolonizing early childhood spaces and are up to date with current trends, policy and changing perspectives on work with young children. You have exceptional and respectful guiding and caring skills and believe in responsive and nurturing infant care.

Key Responsibilities:

About the Position

Under the general guidance of the Early Years Coordinator and the Infant Team Lead, the I/T Early Childhood Educators provide responsive, caring and high-quality programming inspired by the BC Early Learning Framework. Educators nurture strong relationships with infants, families

and colleagues, and implement high standards of care and supervision that promote wellbeing of all children.

This position works primarily with infants 0-18 months and supports the toddler room.

Salary & Benefits:

Terms

· Regular full-time position -35 hours per week.

· Rotating shifts between 7am to 5:45pm Monday to Friday. 7 hours direct service, 1 hour unpaid break.

· Compensation: Band C3 $23.10- $24.75 per hour based on experience level and qualifications, plus $6 Wage Enhancement.

· Benefits: 100% employer paid medical and dental benefits after 3 months, Municipal Pension Plan after 6 months, paid vacation and sick leave and exceptional professional development opportunities.

· This position works in person at MPNH Childcare at Eric Hamber Secondary.

· This position works some evenings and weekends.

· Start date: as soon as possible

Additional Notes:

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

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC), which is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on diversity and encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and identities to consider applying for the position.