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Lead 3-5 Educator

Facility: Marpole Neighbourhood House Child Care
City: Vancouver
Type of Child Care: 3 - 5 Years
Qualifications: Post Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

  • Current BC ECE license to practice and First Aid 

  • Minimum 3 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility in a leadership role. 

  • Leads the staff team to plan, evaluate, and implement daily activities in line with MNH philosophy that support and promote the development of the whole child 

  • Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and CCLR 

  • Ability to provide reflective and emergent curriculum 

  • Strength in building and maintaining supportive and collaborative partnerships with families 

  • Passion for ongoing professional development and growth 

  • Ability to work in a multicultural and inclusive environment 

 

Required Experience:

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, Te Whariki/New Zealand and the BC Early Learning Framework. Knowledge of evolving philosophies and pedagogies in early childhood care and education, current trends and policy and changing perspectives on work with young children. Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills. You have a desire to help lead the way as part of an exciting new centre that will be inspiring, nurturing, and innovative.  

Key Responsibilities:

The Program Lead is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and administration of their specific program. Team Leads have opportunities to work collaboratively together and with the Coordinator and Director to explore and implement innovative programming. Ability to effectively supervise staff, volunteers and practicum students. The position requires the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle emergencies skillfully using discretion and confidentiality. 

 

Salary & Benefits:

$26.19/hour + $6 Wage Enhancement. Excellent Benefit package including vacation, paid sick time, medical, extended health, dental, pension plan and exceptional professional development opportunities.

Additional Notes:

Marpole Neighbourhood House is a non-profit organization serving, and advocating for, the families and children in Vancouver. Marpole Neighbourhood House is operating an 89 space childcare centre located in the Marpole Neighbourhood on the rooftop at DLG Elementary school. We are seeking creative, caring and dedicated Early Childhood Educators for our Infant Room Lead Educator. 

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 experienced Early Childhood Educators who share ANHBC’s values to join our new Early Years team for Marpole Neighbourhood House. 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. 

Basic Details

Position Start Date:
April 13th, 2026
Position End Date:
December 6th, 2027
Employment Type:
Full Time
Employment Term:
Temporary
Hours Per Week:
35

Contact Information

Contact Name:
Shannon Heighes
Email:
shannon.heighes@marpolenh.org
Address:
Vancouver, BC
Website:
marpolenh.org

Application Information

Application Closing Date:
March 31st, 2026
Application Instructions:
Email Application
Other Application Instructions:

Shannon Heighes - Child Care Director

shannon.heighes@marpolenh.org

 

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