Early Childhood Educator
Additional Qualifications:
- Valid BC Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
- Solid knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach.
- Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent and proficient oral and written communication.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in licensed childcare REQUIRED
- Experience with curriculum making and pedagogical documentation.
- Understanding and commitment to inclusive spaces.
- Passion and commitment for ongoing professional development and growth
- Creativity, critical thinking, flexibility and sense of humour.
Key Responsibilities:
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 and are up to date with current trends, policy and changing perspectives on work with young children.
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.
Salary & Benefits:
- Regular part-time position -32.5 hours per week.
- Rotating shifts between 7:15am to 5:45pm Monday to Friday. 6.5 hours direct service, 1 hour unpaid break.
- Compensation: Band C2 23.65 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.
Basic Details
- Position Start Date:
- As soon as possible
- Employment Type:
- Part Time
- Employment Term:
- Permanent
- Hours Per Week:
- 32.5
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.
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.