Infant Toddler Coordinator

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre is seeking an Infant & Toddler Education Program Coordinator to lead OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids) and supervise educators in licensed infant and toddler programs. The role emphasizes relationship-based practices, reflective leadership, and adherence to BC ELF guidelines.

The successful candidate will ensure high-quality caregiving, supervise daily operations, and collaborate with families and professionals to support children's development in a welcoming,

Qualifications

• Valid British Columbia Infant and Toddler Educator (ITE) Certificate.
• Current Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Current Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operation of OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids).
• Mentor, coach, and support educators in providing infant and toddler care.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and reflective team culture.
• Lead implementation of a relationship-based curriculum reflecting children's development and interests.
• Ensure educators practice respectful caregiving during routines and transitions.
• Support reflective practice and ongoing professional dialogue among educators.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BC ITE Certificate

Emergency First Aid & CPR

Food Safe Level 1

Criminal Record Check

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Report directly to the Child Care Manager.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operation of OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids).
• Ensure compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulation, LMNHS policies, WorkSafeBC requirements, and all applicable legislation.
• Mentor, coach, and support educators in providing exceptional infant and toddler care.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and reflective team culture.
• Ensure the philosophy and practices of OAK reflect the BC Early Learning Framework, RIE® principles, and the mission, vision, and values of LMNHS.
• Maintain child-to-educator ratios and ensure active supervision at all times.
• Foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, belonging, and respectful relationships.

Pedagogical Leadership

• Lead the implementation of a relationship-based curriculum that reflects children's individual development, interests, and emerging abilities.
• Ensure educators practice respectful caregiving during routines such as feeding, diapering, dressing, sleeping, and transitions.
• Support educators in understanding that caregiving routines are valuable opportunities for communication, relationship-building, and learning.
• Promote uninterrupted, self-directed play that encourages infants and toddlers to explore, discover, and develop confidence.
• Guide educators in observing, documenting, and reflecting on children's learning to inform future experiences.
• Ensure the indoor and outdoor environments provide calm, beautiful, inviting, and developmentally appropriate spaces that encourage exploration and independence.
• Support reflective practice and ongoing professional dialogue among educators.

Primary Caregiving Leadership

• Assigning each child to a primary educator.
• Supporting educators in developing secure, trusting, and responsive relationships with their primary children.
• Ensuring continuity of care whenever possible.
• Promoting consistent caregiving routines between home and the program.
• Supporting respectful transitions for children and families.
• Working collaboratively with families to develop individualized care plans that reflect each child's unique routines, strengths, culture, and developmental needs.
• Supporting educators in recognizing and responding to each child's verbal and non-verbal communication with sensitivity and respect.

Staff Leadership & Professional Development

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate educators through ongoing observation and constructive feedback.
• Foster reflective practice through regular team meetings and pedagogical discussions.
• Conduct staff meetings and submit meeting minutes to the Child Care Manager.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, orientation, onboarding, and mentoring of new educators.
• Develop and maintain a qualified substitute educator list.
• Encourage continuous professional learning related to infant and toddler development, attachment theory, RIE®, BC ELF, inclusion, and responsive caregiving.
• Maintain current Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR and Food Safe certification.

Family Partnerships

• Foster respectful, reciprocal, and trusting relationships with families.
• Support educators in developing open communication with families regarding children's daily experiences, routines, development, and learning.
• Ensure families are welcomed as valued partners in their child's care.
• Coordinate family events, newsletters, and opportunities for participation within OAK.
• Collaborate with Supported Child Development, Infant Development Programs, Licensing Officers, health professionals, consultants, and community agencies as appropriate.

Administration & Financial Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and monitoring of the OAK program budget.
• Purchase food, equipment, furnishings, educational materials, and program supplies within the approved budget.
• Collect and submit required reports and documentation.
• Assist the Child Care Manager with grant applications, funding reports, and program evaluations.
• Support the development and review of policies, procedures, staff manuals, parent handbooks, and operational documents.
• Maintain confidential records in accordance with privacy legislation.

Health, Safety & Licensing

• Ensure compliance with all Child Care Licensing Regulations and public health requirements.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Ensure individualized sleeping, feeding, diapering, and care routines are followed.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections.
• Ensure emergency preparedness procedures are maintained and practiced.
• Report incidents, maintenance concerns, and operational issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate attendance, medication, incident, nutrition, and licensing records.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and ethical leadership.
• Model respectful communication with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Promote the image and values of LMNHS and OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids).
• Participate in meetings, conferences, networking opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
• Lead through reflection, collaboration, curiosity, and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, organization, and sound decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Manager.

Qualifications

• Valid British Columbia Infant and Toddler Educator (ITE) Certificate.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in licensed infant and toddler programs, with supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing RIE® principles, respectful caregiving practices, and relationship-based care.
• Strong understanding of Primary Caregiving, attachment theory, infant mental health, and responsive caregiving practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework (BC ELF), Child Care Licensing Regulation, and inclusive child care practices.
• Current Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Current Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Criminal Record Check.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

The Infant & Toddler Education Program Coordinator for OAK (Owlet's Adventurous Kids) demonstrates:

• Respectful, relationship-based leadership
• Commitment to RIE® philosophy and respectful caregiving
• Strong understanding of Primary Caregiving practices
• Child-centred and family-centred practice
• Reflective and collaborative leadership
• Exceptional observation and pedagogical documentation skills
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Effective communication and conflict resolution
• Professional ethics, accountability, and confidentiality
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural responsiveness
• Passion for lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement
• The ability to inspire and mentor educators while fostering a nurturing, calm, and responsive environment where infants, toddlers, families, and educators thrive.