Childcare Educator – Infant/Toddler

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 48,216,000 - 61,992,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Group medical and pension

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is seeking a Childcare Educator for our Infant/Toddler Float program. Under supervision, you will provide developmentally appropriate care in a Reggio-inspired daycare, collaborating with staff, children and families to support learning and well-being.

You will work 30–35 hours per week in person at Maple Childcare, bringing your ECE/ECIE credential and First Aid certificate to create a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices are in place in the daycare.
• Co-create programming with staff and children that supports development.
• Attend meetings and workshops to discuss new teaching methods.
• Interact with children and staff to encourage involvement in activities.
• Establish and maintain good communications with families.
• Work collaboratively with volunteers and other programs.

Skills

Experience in licensed childcare

Valid First Aid Certificate

Education

ECEIT or ECE

Minimum age 19 years

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

Using a team approach 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 staff team and children that supports and promotes the development of children
• Assess through innovative methods such as, but not limited to the use of anecdotal observations, finished products, photographs, and written dialogue
• Use positive methods of discipline that is child-centered and respectful
• Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss new teaching methods
• Interact with children and staff to encourage their involvement in activities
• Ensure a safe environment for the children in our care
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems and take appropriate action
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with children
• Establish and maintain good communications with families
• Ensure room is clean and toys are disinfected, furniture is safe for children and any cleaning products or medicines are kept where children cannot get to them
• Work collaboratively with volunteers
• 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)

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction and supervision of Children's Education Coordinator and the Lead Educator is engaged in providing care for children in the infant and toddler programs. Our infant and toddler children, families, space and educators work very closely together. The Childcare Educator- Infant/Toddler Float Position's time is shared across the two classrooms.

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 part-time position (30-35 hours per week, 5-day workweek) that requires a consistent in-person presence at Maple Childcare.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive benefits package including vacation, paid sick time, group medical and pension and professional development opportunities; $21.33 - $22.85 plus $6/ECE Wage Enhancement, depending on skills and experience level.

***NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE***

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