Early Childhood Educator

CEFA Early Years School; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CEFA (Core Education and Fine Arts) invites an Early Childhood Educator to Langley, BC for a full-time, on-site position.

Plan and deliver aligned lessons across language, math, creativity, and social-emotional learning, while supervising children and documenting progress for families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 1 to 5 in an educational or childcare setting.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with CEFA's pillars.
• Ability to communicate with families about a child’s progress.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Supervise and engage children in classroom and play settings.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and document progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues on planning and participate in events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Classroom management

Documentation

Education

Early childhood education certification

Job description

Company Description CEFA (Core Education and Fine Arts) is a private early years school for children ages 1 to 5, offering a premium education model that has become a leading early education franchise in Canada. With over 25 years of experience and more than 50 schools across the country, CEFA focuses on building strong foundations for how children learn and grow. Its structured curriculum is built on four key pillars: language, early math, creativity, and social-emotional development. Through purposeful classroom experiences, CEFA helps children develop curiosity, confidence, and essential skills for kindergarten and beyond.

Role Description The Early Childhood Educator is a full-time, on-site role located in Langley, BC. In this position, the educator plans and delivers developmentally appropriate lessons and activities aligned with CEFA's curriculum pillars, supporting language, early math, creativity, and social-emotional learning. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising and engaging with children in classroom and play settings, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, and observing and documenting children's progress. The educator collaborates with colleagues on classroom planning, communicates regularly with families about their child's experience, and participates in school events and professional development to continually enhance teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and experience working with children ages 1 to 5 in an educational or childcare setting.
• Creativity skills to design engaging, play-based learning activities that support language, math, and artistic expression.
• Organization and time management skills to plan lessons, manage classroom routines, and maintain accurate records.
• Relevant early childhood education certification or diploma, and eligibility to meet provincial licensing requirements.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments that respect diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification and familiarity with health, safety, and child protection standards are considered an asset.
• Openness to ongoing professional development and alignment with CEFA's philosophy of early years education.