Early Childhood Educators
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is looking for experienced, passionate, and values-based Early Childhood Educators to join our growing team as Infant, Toddler and 3-5 room educators (12 positions in total). Using a collaborative approach, the Childcare Director, the Early Years Coordinator and the team of Early Childhood Educators will co-create a new early years centre with 69 spaces located on the rooftop of Eric Hamber Secondary School which is scheduled to open in April 2025 and will serve families with infants, toddlers and preschool aged children.
Additional Qualifications:
- Valid BC Post-Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate required for Infant and Toddler Educators. Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate required for 3-5 Educators.
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
About you:
You are passionate, creative and have an eagerness to work as part of a collaborative, supportive and dynamic team in a non-profit and volunteer-based organization. You are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the BC Early Learning Framework. You are knowledgeable of evolving philosophies and pedagogies in early childhood care and education, including risky play, decolonizing early childhood spaces and are up to date with current trends, policy and changing perspectives on work with young children.
You are passionate about creating inclusive early learning spaces, believe children learn best through play and enjoy being outside with children in all weather, gardening and exploring the community. You have a desire to help co-create an exciting new centre that will be inspiring, nurturing, and innovative.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in licensed childcare.
- Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach.
- Understanding and commitment to creating inclusive spaces.
- Understanding of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation.
- Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent and proficient oral and written communication.
- Passion and commitment for ongoing professional development and growth
- Creativity, critical thinking, flexibility and sense of humour.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the general guidance of the Early Years Coordinator and Leads, the Early Childhood Educators will provide responsive, caring and high quality programming inspired by the BC Early Learning Framework. Educators nurture strong relationships with the children, families and colleagues, and implement high standards of care and supervision that promote wellbeing of all children
Salary & Benefits:
- Regular full-time positions -35 hours per week. Regular part-time positions- 32 hours per week.
- Rotating shifts between 7am to 5:45pm Monday to Friday. 7 hours direct service, 1 hour unpaid break.
- Compensation: Infant and Toddler Educators -Band C3 $22.43- to $23.21/hour; 3-5 Educators Band C2 $21.36- $22.11/ hour based on experience and qualifications, plus $6 Wage Enhancement.
- Benefits: 100% employer paid medical and dental benefits after 3 months, Municipal Pension Plan after 6 months, paid vacation and sick leave and exceptional professional development opportunities.
Additional Notes:
We are hiring for the following positions:
- Infant Educators 35h/week (3 positions)
- Toddler Educators 35h/week (3 position)
- 3-5 Educators 35h/week (3 positions)
- 3-5 half-day program Educators 32h/week (3 positions)
Basic Details
- Position Start Date:
- March 3rd, 2025
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Employment Term:
- Permanent
- Hours Per Week:
- 32-35
Contact Information
- Contact Name:
- Lorena Jacome
- Phone Number:
- 604-979-8208
- Email:
- ljacome@mpnh.org
- Address:
- 800 East Broadway Vancouver, BC V5T4N7
- Website:
- mpnh.org
Application Information
- Application Closing Date:
- February 15th, 2025
- Application Instructions:
- Email Application
- Other Application Instructions:
Please submit cover letter and resume to Lorena Jacome, Director of Childcare at ljacome@mpnh.org with the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls please.
To help us track our recruitment efforts, please indicate in your cover letter where you found this posting. We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will contact those selected for interviews.
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC), which is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on diversity and encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and identities to consider applying for the position.