Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Ages 3-5

Parkgate Community Services Society; District of North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Warm supportive Parkgate Society team

Job summary

Parkgate Community Services Society is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Educator (ECE) for a 3-5 Child Care Program at Lynn Creek Community Centre in North Vancouver. The role emphasizes play-based, family-centered care, with a focus on social-emotional learning and well-being.

The position offers 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, plus BC Wage Enhancement where applicable, along with extended health,

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Early Childhood Educator certificate.
• Must hold a current child care first aid certificate.
• Clear criminal records check for vulnerable persons.
• At least two years of experience in a licensed group child care setting in BC.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Bonus: Special Needs Certificate and FOODSAFE Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe and well supervised at all times and in every space.
• Lead activities that support children's creativity, learning and development across social, emotional, cognitive and physical domains.
• Plan and lead activities in line with the BC Early Learning Framework and Code of Ethics.
• Maintain attendance and ratios, check in/out daily using the app.
• Engage with families at drop-off/pick-up and document in the logbook.
• Collaborate with team to run the program and center, with reflective communication.
• Lead monthly fire drills and ensure licensing regulations are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Supervisor or Manager.

Education

Early Childhood Educator certificate

Child care first aid certificate

FOODSAFE Certificate

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a full-time early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our 3-5 Child Care Program at our Lynn Creek Community Centre location.

Our approach to child care is play-based and family-centered with a focus on each child's social-emotional learning and well-being. We aim to go beyond licensing requirements with a better than required child-to-staff ratio, and we stay current with the latest standards and best practices in early childhood development. Our centers are equipped with high-quality play equipment, including natural play and art materials.

What We Offer:

• A permanent full-time position: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 7-hour shifts between 7:30 am to 5:45 pm.
• $22.00 - 27.00 per hour, depending on experience; this does not include the $6.00 per hour BC Wage Enhancement, which is paid to staff who hold the eligible certificates.
• Extended health & dental benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A warm, supportive Parkgate Society team.

• Close to public transit (Phibbs Exchange).
• A beautiful north Vancouver setting, close to parks, beaches, mountain trails, Bridgman Park and all kinds of amenities.
• A shared space at Lynn Creek Community Centre, with excellent programs and fitness facilities offered by the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission.

What You'll Do:

• Keep children safe and well supervised at all times and in every space, including the playground and outdoors.
• Take an active part in all of the children's activities, including those that involve physical movement.
• Work with your team to plan and lead activities that speak children's creativity & learning and support each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, in line with the BC Early Learning Framework and the Code of Ethics.
• Recognize & respond to each child's needs using developmentally appropriate, positive guidance.
• Check each child in and out daily using our app, keeping attendance and ratios accurate.
• Connect warmly and with empathy with families at drop-off and pick-up and note anything they share in the daily logbook.
• Review the daily logbook and confidential documentation book at the start and end of each shift; adding details of the day.
• Keep in regular touch with your team, other staff & families, in-person and through our communication apps.
• Be a full and consistent team member in caring for the children and in running the program and centre, using reflective, open communication.
• Lead monthly fire drills, which include exiting by the stairs from the third floor with all children and staff.
• Make sure the program always follows child care licensing regulations and centre policies.
• Take on other duties as assigned by the Child Care Supervisor or Manager.

What You will bring:

• A valid Early Childhood Educator certificate.
• A current child care first aid certificate.

• A clear criminal records check for vulnerable persons.
• At least two (2) years experience in a licensed group child care setting in BC.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.
• It would be a bonus if you also have a Special Needs Certificate and FOODSAFE Certificate.