Preschool Instructor & Preschool Assistant

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government in Burnaby seeks enthusiastic Preschool Instructors & Assistants for play-based programs for children ages 1 to 5. Responsibilities include leading social preschool programs and assisting in specialty activities such as art and sports. Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education certificate and be fluent in English. This role offers opportunities for professional development and teamwork within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible scheduling

Team-based environment

Qualifications

• Current Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or comparable experience is required.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Current Emergency First Aid with CPR C or equivalent training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in social preschool programs for children ages 3-5.
• Assist parent and tot programs for children ages 1-5.
• Participate in specialty programs including art, science, and preschool sports.

Skills

Current Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or comparable experience

Fluent in English

Current Emergency First Aid with CPR C

Ability to consent to a Police Information Check

Job description

Preschool Instructor & Preschool Assistant

Competition No: 2025-RI

Duration: Contract Instructor

Salary: $27.50 – 30.50 per hour

Schedule: 2.5-3 hour shifts 1-5 times a week. Hours and shifts may vary depending on registration and coverage

Last Updated: 12/10/25

The City of Burnaby is seeking enthusiastic individuals to work in our play-based preschool programs. These exciting contract employment opportunities involve leading or assisting social preschool programs for children ages 3 through 5, parent and tot programs for children ages 1 through 5, as well as many specialty programs including art, newcomer groups, science and preschool sports and gym activities.

Qualifications:

• Current Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate, or student training for ECE, or comparable experience.
• Fluent (written and oral) in English.
• Current Emergency First Aid with CPR C or 8-hour+ equivalent first aid training.
• Ability to consent to a Police Information Check.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist in social preschool programs for children ages 3-5.
• Assist parent and tot programs for children ages 1-5.
• Participate in specialty programs including art, newcomer groups, science, preschool sports and gym activities.

Benefits:

• Ongoing professional development and mentorship.
• Scheduling to meet individual needs.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and creative team of leaders and supervisors.

Our programs have a reputation in the community for excellence, inclusion, and fun. If you want to begin implementing the theory you have learned into practice, then this is the opportunity for you.

Pay Rate: $27.50 – 30.50 per hour

Locations: Bonsor Recreation Complex, Edmonds Community Centre, Cameron Recreation Complex, South East area, South west area, North west area, Willingdon Community Centre, Eileen Daily Pool, Christine Sinclair Community Centre

Hours of work: 2.5-3 hour shifts 1-5 times a week. Hours and shifts may vary depending on registration and coverage.

Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. This position will remain open until filled.

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The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

For any questions, please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303.