Private Infant & Toddler Educator (ECE/ITE)

Early Childhood Educators of BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Family in West Vancouver seeks an exceptional and highly experienced Early Childhood Educator (ECE/ITE) to provide one-on-one care for their 21-month-old child in home. The role emphasizes a warm, patient, professional approach focused on infant/toddler development and a child-centered learning style.

The successful candidate will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to support language, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional growth, using play, reading, music, art,

Qualifications

• Post Basic ECE credential required.
• BC ECE certification required; ITE certification strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's in ECE/related field highly desirable.
• Montessori/Reggio or similar training is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification and clear criminal record check required.
• Fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese/Japanese/English valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-on-one care for a 21-month-old child in the family's home.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities to support language, cognitive, and motor skills.
• Foster a child-centered environment with routines, play, reading, music, and outdoor activities.
• Communicate with family about progress and daily activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being, manage daily schedules and transitions.

Skills

Infant/Toddler development

Multilingual communication

Early childhood education

One-on-one education

Education

Post Basic ECE

ECE certification

ITE certification

Bachelor/Master in related field

Montessori/Reggio training

Job description

Private Family

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Employment Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Working Hours

Monday–Friday, approximately 8 hours per day; schedule can be discussed.

Type Of Child Care

Infant/Toddler

Position Start

As soon as possible

We are a private family in West Vancouver seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Early Childhood Educator to provide dedicated one‑on‑one care and early childhood education for our 21‑month‑old child in our home.

We are looking for a warm, patient, professional, and highly knowledgeable educator with a strong understanding of infant and toddler development. The educator will plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities supporting language and communication, cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills, social‑emotional development, creativity, independence, curiosity, and practical life skills.

We value a child‑centered approach and would like learning to occur naturally through play, conversation, reading, music, art, sensory activities, outdoor experiences, and everyday routines.

Multilingual candidates are highly valued. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, and/or English is a strong asset. Candidates who are able to communicate in multiple languages, particularly those who can speak three or four of these languages, are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a full‑time, long‑term, live‑out position. The successful candidate must be able to commute reliably to our home in West Vancouver Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Post Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications

BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification required. Infant/Toddler Educator (ITE) certification strongly preferred. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or a related field is highly desirable. Montessori (0–3), Reggio Emilia, or other advanced early childhood education training is an asset. Previous experience as a Lead Educator, Senior Educator, or Director is highly valued. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required. Current First Aid/CPR and a clear criminal record check are required.

Multilingual candidates are highly valued. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, and/or English is a strong asset. Candidates who are able to communicate in multiple languages, particularly those who can speak three or four of these languages, are especially encouraged to apply.

Years Experience Required

10

Required Experience

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in early childhood education, including substantial experience working with infants and toddlers under three years of age. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in supporting language, cognitive, social‑emotional, fine and gross motor, and early independence development. Previous experience as an Infant/Toddler Educator, Lead Educator, Senior Educator, or Director is highly valued. Experience providing individualized one‑on‑one education is an asset.

Salary & Benefits

Highly competitive compensation, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are prepared to offer an attractive compensation package for an exceptional candidate. Paid vacation and additional benefits can be discussed.

Additional Information

We are seeking an exceptional educator who is interested in building a stable, long‑term relationship with our family and supporting our child’s development as they grow. This is an educational position as well as a caregiving role, and we are particularly interested in candidates with extensive professional experience and a strong academic background. The position is based in a private home in West Vancouver and requires reliable weekday commuting.

Name Of Facility

Private Family

Region

Vancouver Coastal Health

Contact Info

Lynn

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Address

Vancouver

V6E0B1