Early Childhood Educator
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is looking for experienced, passionate, and values-based Early Childhood Educator to join our 3-5 room team. Using a collaborative approach, the Childcare Director, the Early Years Coordinator and the team of Early Childhood Educators will co-create a new early years centre with 69 spaces located on the rooftop of Eric Hamber Secondary School. The centre opened on April 1st 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.
Additional Qualifications:
- Valid BC Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate (ECEA will not be considered for this position)
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
- Minimum 2 years of experience in licensed childcare
- Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach
- Understanding and commitment to creating inclusive spaces
- Exceptional guiding and caring skills
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Commitment to collaborative dialogue and teamwork
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Passion and commitment for ongoing professional development and growth
- Creativity, critical thinking, flexibility and sense of humour
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 risky play, decolonizing early childhood spaces.
You are passionate about creating inclusive early learning spaces, believe children learn best through play and enjoy being outside with children in all weather, gardening and exploring the community. You have a desire to help co-create an exciting new centre that will be inspiring, nurturing, and innovative.
Key Responsibilities:
About the Position
Under the general guidance of the Early Years Coordinator and the program Lead, the Early Childhood Educator will provide responsive, caring and high quality programming inspired by the BC Early Learning Framework. Educators nurture strong relationships with the children, families and colleagues, and implement high standards of care and supervision that promote the wellbeing of all children.
Salary & Benefits:
- Regular full-time position -35 hours per week.
- Rotating shifts between 7:15am to 5:45pm Monday to Friday. 7 hours direct service, 1 hour unpaid break.
- Compensation: Band C2 $22.00-$23.54/ hour, depending on skill level and experience 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.
Basic Details
- Position Start Date:
- As soon as possible
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Employment Term:
- Permanent
- Hours Per Week:
- 35
Contact Information
- Contact Name:
- Lorena ljacome@mpnh.org
- Phone Number:
- 6048798208
- Email:
- ljacome@mpnh.org
- Address:
- 902 West 33rd Avenue vancouver, CA-BC V5T 4N7
Application Information
- Application Closing Date:
- until filled
- Application Instructions:
- Email Application
- Other Application Instructions:
Please submit cover letter and resume to Lorena Jacome, Director of Childcare at ljacome@mpnh.org with the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls please.