Preschool Early Childhood Educator Assistant

West Shore Parks & Recreation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community recreation organization in Victoria, Canada, seeks a Preschool Instructor to create engaging learning opportunities for children ages 2-4. Key responsibilities include developing programs, ensuring safety, and fostering positive interactions with children and parents. Must hold a valid ECEA certificate and have experience in public recreation. Offers competitive pay along with additional benefits and access to facilities. Apply before December 29, 2025.

Benefits

Additional 14% in lieu of benefits

Access to fitness facilities

Drop-in access to recreational activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 180 hours of direct experience planning and implementing programs for preschool.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to be creative and flexible to ensure a fun environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate programs promoting social experiences.
• Deliver safe, healthy, and positive interactions for children.
• Promote creative ideas in physical literacy and arts & crafts.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) certificate

Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED

Job description

Classification: JB07, Program Instructor V

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8:30AM to 11:15AM. Hours are based on organizational needs and program registration. Opportunities for additional hours or subbing may become available as registration grows.

Status: Auxiliary

Competition: 25-90

West Shore Parks & Recreation is seeking a fun, creative and kind Preschool Instructor to create amazing learning opportunities for the preschool children of the Westshore. The Preschool Instructor will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a curriculum for the development of children ages 2-4 years.

In addition to great wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counselling; a staff facility pass which provides drop‑in access to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, pool, as well as the ability to play on our 9‑hole golf course.

Job Duties & Accountabilities

• Develop and coordinate the program to promote social experiences.
• Deliver safe, healthy, positive interactions, communications, diversity and learning opportunities.
• Promote and enhance creative ideas in all program areas such as physical literacy, arts & crafts, dramatic play, music appreciation, science, nature, and sports.
• Provide a balance of active and passive activities in a safe environment.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with parents, children and staff.
• Problem‑solve minor issues independently and conferring with supervisor regarding progress, concerns and recommendations.
• Ensure toys/equipment are maintained with respect to safety and sanitary standards.
• Set‑up, organize and maintain appropriate equipment, material and supplies.
• Set‑up and clean‑up activity area and ensure the safety and general well‑being of the children at all times.
• Follow all policies, procedures and standards of WSPRS.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) certificate.
• Minimum of 180 hours of direct experience planning and implementing programs for preschool in a public recreation setting.
• Current Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to problem‑solve and seek solutions.
• Ability to be creative and flexible to ensure a fun environment.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and public relations skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills.

A clear and current criminal record check (employer initiated) is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Applications

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 25-90 to be received prior to December 29th, 2025, at 12:00PM.

This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Posted: December 9th, 2025

How to apply:

Apply via the posting directly on our job opportunities web page: https://www.wspr.ca/about-us/job-opportunities