The Infant & Toddler Education (ITE) Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and daily operation of OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids). Working under the direction of the Child Care Manager, the Coordinator ensures the program operates in compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulation, Little Mountain Neighbourhood House Society (LMNHS) policies, and all applicable legislation.

The Coordinator provides leadership, mentorship, and support to educators while fostering a collaborative, reflective, and professional team environment. The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a high-quality infant and toddler program that is guided by the principles of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework (BC ELF) and inspired by the Resources for Infant Educators (RIE®) Philosophy developed by Magda Gerber.

At OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids), we believe infants and toddlers are capable, competent, active participants in their own learning. The Coordinator leads a relationship-based program that values respectful care, secure attachments, responsive interactions, uninterrupted play, and individualized routines. Through the practice of primary caregiving, each child develops a trusting relationship with a consistent educator who becomes the child's primary caregiver while maintaining strong partnerships with families.

The Coordinator is committed to creating an environment where every child experiences safety, belonging, emotional security, and opportunities to explore at their own pace while supporting educators in delivering exceptional infant and toddler care.

Required Experience:

2+ Years ITE

Supervisor Experience Preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

· Report directly to the Child Care Manager.

· Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operation of OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids).

· Ensure compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulation, LMNHS policies, WorkSafeBC requirements, and all applicable legislation.

· Mentor, coach, and support educators in providing exceptional infant and toddler care.

· Promote a collaborative, respectful, and reflective team culture.

· Ensure the philosophy and practices of OAK reflect the BC Early Learning Framework, RIE® principles, and the mission, vision, and values of LMNHS.

· Maintain child-to-educator ratios and ensure active supervision at all times.

· Foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, belonging, and respectful relationships.

Pedagogical Leadership

· Lead the implementation of a relationship-based curriculum that reflects children's individual development, interests, and emerging abilities.

· Ensure educators practice respectful caregiving during routines such as feeding, diapering, dressing, sleeping, and transitions.

· Support educators in understanding that caregiving routines are valuable opportunities for communication, relationship-building, and learning.

· Promote uninterrupted, self-directed play that encourages infants and toddlers to explore, discover, and develop confidence.

· Guide educators in observing, documenting, and reflecting on children's learning to inform future experiences.

· Ensure the indoor and outdoor environments provide calm, beautiful, inviting, and developmentally appropriate spaces that encourage exploration and independence.

· Support reflective practice and ongoing professional dialogue among educators.

Primary Caregiving Leadership

The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Primary Caregiving Model is consistently implemented throughout the program by:

· Assigning each child to a primary educator.

· Supporting educators in developing secure, trusting, and responsive relationships with their primary children.

· Ensuring continuity of care whenever possible.

· Promoting consistent caregiving routines between home and the program.

· Supporting respectful transitions for children and families.

· Working collaboratively with families to develop individualized care plans that reflect each child's unique routines, strengths, culture, and developmental needs.

· Supporting educators in recognizing and responding to each child's verbal and non-verbal communication with sensitivity and respect.

Staff Leadership & Professional Development

· Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate educators through ongoing observation and constructive feedback.

· Foster reflective practice through regular team meetings and pedagogical discussions.

· Conduct staff meetings and submit meeting minutes to the Child Care Manager.

· Assist with recruitment, interviewing, orientation, onboarding, and mentoring of new educators.

· Develop and maintain a qualified substitute educator list.

· Encourage continuous professional learning related to infant and toddler development, attachment theory, RIE®, BC ELF, inclusion, and responsive caregiving.

· Maintain current Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR and Food Safe certification.

Family Partnerships

· Foster respectful, reciprocal, and trusting relationships with families.

· Support educators in developing open communication with families regarding children's daily experiences, routines, development, and learning.

· Ensure families are welcomed as valued partners in their child's care.

· Coordinate family events, newsletters, and opportunities for participation within OAK.

· Collaborate with Supported Child Development, Infant Development Programs, Licensing Officers, health professionals, consultants, and community agencies as appropriate.

Administration & Financial Responsibilities

· Assist with the development and monitoring of the OAK program budget.

· Purchase food, equipment, furnishings, educational materials, and program supplies within the approved budget.

· Collect and submit required reports and documentation.

· Assist the Child Care Manager with grant applications, funding reports, and program evaluations.

· Support the development and review of policies, procedures, staff manuals, parent handbooks, and operational documents.

· Maintain confidential records in accordance with privacy legislation.

Health, Safety & Licensing

· Ensure compliance with all Child Care Licensing Regulations and public health requirements.

· Maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.

· Ensure individualized sleeping, feeding, diapering, and care routines are followed.

· Conduct regular health and safety inspections.

· Ensure emergency preparedness procedures are maintained and practiced.

· Report incidents, maintenance concerns, and operational issues promptly.

· Maintain accurate attendance, medication, incident, nutrition, and licensing records.

Professional Expectations

· Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and ethical leadership.

· Model respectful communication with children, families, staff, and community partners.

· Promote the image and values of LMNHS and OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids).

· Participate in meetings, conferences, networking opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

· Lead through reflection, collaboration, curiosity, and continuous quality improvement.

· Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, organization, and sound decision-making.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Manager.

Qualifications

· Valid British Columbia Infant and Toddler Educator (ITE) Certificate.

· Minimum three (3) years of experience working in licensed infant and toddler programs, with supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing RIE® principles, respectful caregiving practices, and relationship-based care.

· Strong understanding of Primary Caregiving, attachment theory, infant mental health, and responsive caregiving practices.

· Thorough knowledge of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework (BC ELF), Child Care Licensing Regulation, and inclusive child care practices.

· Current Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR Certificate.

· Current Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

· Valid Criminal Record Check.

· Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

The Infant & Toddler Education Program Coordinator for OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids) demonstrates:

· Respectful, relationship-based leadership

· Commitment to RIE® philosophy and respectful caregiving

· Strong understanding of Primary Caregiving practices

· Child-centred and family-centred practice

· Reflective and collaborative leadership

· Exceptional observation and pedagogical documentation skills

· Strong organizational and administrative abilities

· Effective communication and conflict resolution

· Professional ethics, accountability, and confidentiality

· Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural responsiveness

· Passion for lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement

· The ability to inspire and mentor educators while fostering a nurturing, calm, and responsive environment where infants, toddlers, families, and educators thrive.

Salary & Benefits:

28.43/Hour

35 Hours/Week

Benefits after probationary period