After School Care Educator

Saplings Outdoor Program; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Workshops

Health benefits

Collaborative team

Job summary

Saplings Outdoor Program in Vancouver seeks an After School Care Educator for the 2026/2027 school year. This part-time role runs daily from 2:45–5:00 pm, outdoors in all weather, focusing on play-based learning for children aged 5-12.

You will plan activities, observe and document learning, and work with families, with ongoing training provided. Requires valid ECE/ECEA certification and CPR/First Aid willingness.

Qualifications

• Valid ECE/ECEA or Responsible certification.
• Experience working with school aged children.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR Level B and AED, or willingness to obtain before start.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Support inquiry-based and child-led exploration.
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors with active engagement.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments in outdoor environments.
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with families.
• Document children’s learning through observations and narration.
• Maintain licensing compliance and professional standards.
• Contribute positively to a reflective, team-based culture.

Skills

Outdoor work

Play-based learning

Observation & documentation

Family collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Valid ECE/ECEA or Responsible certification

Job description

After School Care Educator.

Saplings Outdoor Program – Vancouver.

Part Time | 2026/2027 school year.

Our After School Care Program serves children aged 5-12 years. Our programs regularly access nearby green spaces and parks, and educators must feel confident and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

At Saplings, we believe childhood should be rooted in connection to nature, meaningful relationships, and play-based learning. We are a learning organization that invests in our educators through ongoing training, professional development, and reflective practice.

For more information about our programs and philosophy, please visit our website: www.saplingsoutdoorprogram.ca.

Position Details:

• Part-Time position shifts occurring daily from 2:45-5pm only.
• Shift pattern to be confirmed.
• Start date: ongoing for the 2026/2027 school year.
• Mandatory paid training/onboarding.

Wage:

• $20–$24 per hour depending on experience.
• Plus $6 per hour ECE Wage Enhancement (if applicable).

Qualifications:

• Valid ECE, ECEA or Responsible certification.
• Experience working with school aged children.
• Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B and AED, or willingness to obtain prior to start.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
• Strong understanding of child development and play-based pedagogy.

All successful candidates will be required to:

• Complete appropriate Criminal Record Checks.
• Submit immunization declaration documentation.
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Support inquiry-based and child-led exploration.
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors with active engagement.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments in outdoor environments.
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with families.
• Document children’s learning through observations and pedagogical narration.
• Maintain licensing compliance and professional standards.
• Contribute positively to a reflective, team-based culture.

What We Offer:

• Paid professional development and training.
• Regular in-house and guest-led workshops.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• A collaborative and mission-driven team environment.