Early Childhood Educator - Not ECEA

We are a licensed, thriving home daycare dedicated to providing a nurturing, adventurous, and high-quality early learning environment. We firmly believe in a play-based, emergent curriculum that follows the children's natural curiosity and interests. We believe children learn best through child-led explorations.

From rainy-day puddle jumping to sunny afternoon play outside, we believe the best classroom has no walls. We spend a significant amount of time outdoors in all weather conditions. We regularly venture off-site to explore our beautiful local community, spending our mornings and afternoons at John Hendry Park (Trout Lake) and Copley Orchard.

We are looking for a confident, high-energy, and experienced ECE with a strong work ethic to join our small team. You will be working directly alongside another passionate ECE (who is also the daycare manager) to co-navigate the daily operations, planning, and outdoor adventures for a wonderful group of 8 children.

If you love the outdoors, thrive in a collaborative environment, and love messy play  this is the perfect fit.

• Curriculum & Care: Co-plan and implement an emergent, play-based curriculum that responds to the children's evolving interests.

• Outdoor Exploration: Confidently lead and supervise off-site excursions to Trout Lake and Copley Orchard, rain or shine.

• Team Player: You are a strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, co-teaching dynamic. Partner effectively with the ECE Manager to maintain a safe, joyful, and supportive environment.

• Environment Stewardship: Take pride in our space by participating in daily cleaning, sanitizing, and light maintenance to ensure a safe, licensed environment.

• Valid British Columbia ECE License to Practice (Required).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as an ECE in multi-age care.

• Current First Aid for child care

• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date.

• Immunization records

• Three written references

• Food Safe Level 1 (will pay for training if missing)

Additional Qualifications:

• All Weather Attitude: A genuine love for the outdoors and total comfort being outside in all West Coast weather (rain, snow, or shine!).

• Attributes: The successful candidate is dynamic, energetic, has a strong work ethic and is highly confident leading groups of children safely through public parks and urban nature spaces in all weather.

• Unmatched Ratios: Enjoy an environment with 2 staff to only 8 children during core hours.

• Collaborative Teamwork: A collaborative, supportive partnership with an experienced ECE Manager.

• Beautiful Work Environment: Spend your days in nature and in a cozy, well-loved home daycare setting.

Qualifications:

Basic ECE

Years Experience Required:

5

Required Experience:

• Experience working with multi- age children
• 5+ years experience working with young children
• Confident and capable at leading 8 children

Salary & Benefits:

Starting at $25-27 per hour for a probationary period of three months, after which increases will be from $27 to $32 per hour with extended health/dental benefits. Hourly wage will depend upon experience. These wages include Wage Enhancement.

Additional Information:

This is a position at a licnesed home daycare. We are a small staff team of 2 educators to 8 children. Potential candidates will work with an ECE who is also the manager.

Looking for a strong, energetic, reliable candidate with a strong work ethic who is comfortable working outside in all weather.