Childcare Educator – Infant/Toddler

Kits House; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is seeking enthusiastic Childcare Educators to join our Maple Childcare program. You will deliver a Reggio-inspired, developmentally appropriate daycare experience for children aged 0–36 months, working with a collaborative team at Henry Hudson Elementary School in Vancouver.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, documentation, and responsive interactions to support each child’s growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in licensed childcare.
• Valid ECEIT or ECE certification.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Minimum age 19 years (as per licensing regulations).

Responsibilities

• Ensure curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices in daycare.
• Co-create programming with staff and children.
• Document curriculum using anecdotes, finished products, photographs, and written dialogue.
• Attend meetings/workshops to develop program curriculum and work competencies.
• Interact with children and staff to encourage involvement in activities.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Have an understanding of typical developmental pathways.
• Follow licensing regulations and use positive, child-centered discipline.

Skills

Licensed childcare experience

Childcare development

Education

ECEIT or ECE

Job description

(Internal/External)

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 qualified candidates who share ANHBC’s values to join our Kitsilano Neighbourhood House team. Neighbourhood houses are highly collaborative with a strong team framework. The right people for these positions are passionate about community development, social justice, and are values-aligned with our organization.

ABOUT YOU

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is looking for enthusiastic, mature, dedicated, and effective team members to work in our Childcare Programs for children aged 0-36 months old.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Using a team approach a Childcare Educator provides a developmentally appropriate Reggio inspired and inclusive quality Daycare Program for children. A Childcare Educator performs all of the following duties:

• Ensure curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices are in place in the daycare
  Co-create programming with the staff team and children
• Use innovative methods for documentation and curriculum design such as the use of anecdotal observations, finished products, photographs, and written dialogue
• Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss program curriculum and work competencies
  
• Interact with children and staff to encourage their involvement in activities
  
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Have an understanding of typical developmental pathways

Safety:

• Be informed of and follow all licensing regulations and requirements o Use positive methods of discipline that is child-centered and respectful
• Classroom monitoring
• Ensure room is clean and toys are disinfected, furniture, equipment and toys are safe for children and cleaning products or medicines are kept where children cannot get to them

Community Culture:

• Be available to connect families with community resources
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers
• Establish and maintain good communications with families
• Work collaboratively with volunteers and practicum students
• May be required to work in other Kits House childcare programs to ensure continuity of care & ensure licensing regulations are met
• Perform other duties (as needed)

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year Experience in licensed childcare
• Valid ECEIT or ECE
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Minimum age 19 years (as per licensing regulations)

HOURS & LOCATION

This is a regular full-time position (35 hours per week, 5-day workweek) that requires a consistent in-person presence at Maple Childcare at Henry Hudson Elementary School.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive benefits package including vacation, paid sick time, group medical and pension and professional development opportunities; $22.93 – $23.73 per hour plus $6/ECE Wage Enhancement for applicable hours depending on skills and experience level.

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities to consider applying for the position.

We acknowledge that our houses, camp and central services office are situated on the stolen, traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people including the Musqueam, Squamish, Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Tsawwassen and Sto:lo Nations.

ANHBC Member Houses: Alex NH, Cedar Cottage NH, Frog Hollow NH, Gordon NH, Kitsilano NH, Mount Pleasant NH, South Vancouver NH, and Sasamat Outdoor Center