Early Childhood Educator, Special Needs

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Surrey; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation and sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership + Y@Home

Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates

Job summary

YMCA BC is hiring an Early Childhood Educator, Special Needs for Surrey City Hall YMCA Child Care (13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC). The temporary, part-time position is 20 hours per week with ASAP start and an end date of August 31, 2027.

Salary is $32.66 per hour for ECE SN license, including a $6/hour provincial wage enhancement. Responsibilities include delivering quality care, building relationships with families, and ensuring compliance with YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum and licensing

Qualifications

• ECE License from a BC-recognized program is required.
• ITE preferred.
• SNE required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificates required (within 30 days of start).
• 3 references and a current vulnerable sector check are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Work with team to create a safe environment for staff and families.
• Deliver high quality, age-appropriate programs based on YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment across program spaces.
• Use the Weemarkable app to provide daily updates to parents.
• Follow YMCA, CCFL, and curriculum standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

ECE License (BC)

ITE (preferred)

SNE required

Job description

Surrey, BC, CA

5 days ago Requisition ID: 10756

Date Posted: September 18th, 2026

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator, Special Needs

Location: Surrey City Hall YMCA Child Care (13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8)

Term: Temporary, Part-Time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: August 31st, 2027

Salary: $32.66 per hour for ECE SN License (Including $6/hour Provincial Wage Enhancement Program for ECE license)

Reports To: Team Lead

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms

Nature & Scope

Early childhood educators and assistants at the YMCA ensure a safe and engaging environment for all children. By adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, they design, and lead activities tailored to the interests and developmental stages of the children in their care. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, and community partners to deliver high-quality childcare within the communities we serve.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will :

• Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children
• Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
• Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
• Deliver high quality andage-appropriateprograms based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Ensure constant active supervisor and collaborate as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas.
• Utilize our parent communication app ( Weemarkable ) toprovide daily communication and updates
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces
• Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualification - you bring :

• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) License from a program recognized in British Columbia is required
• Infant ToddlerEducator(ITE)is preferred
• Special NeedsEducator (SNE) isrequired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Anytraining related to child growth anddevelopmentis an asset
• Emergency First Aidand CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30days after the start date)
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB).By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at YMCA BC | Fitness, Aquatics, Child Care, Camps & Community Programs

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour , Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Application Deadline: September 28th, 2026