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ECE Special Needs Teacher

Facility: Thunderbird Preschool
City: East Vancouver
Type of Child Care: Preschool

Ministry contracted Special Needs Preschool

Qualifications: Post Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

Mandatory Qualifications:
• A valid BC ECE Certificate: please note the ECE Registration Number on your resume 
• Special Needs Certification is mandatory
• Current First Aid Certificate and Food Safe Certificate
• Criminal Record Search cleared through the BC Ministry of PS&SG

Required Experience:

The full time position requires someone who has at least one year experience in the ECE field, preferably with experience working in an inclusive setting.

We also have a part-time contracted position starting right away for Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  Same credentials required.

Key Responsibilities:

In addition to regular Preschool Teacher duties, such as:
• Supervising, guiding and caring for children at play during daily activities.
• Preparing the classroom before and after each session.
• Working independently and being a strong team player.
• Working with our staff team to provide quality, inclusive programs for our children and families.

Successful candidates will also be expected to:
• Participate in the planning and implementing of activities for children who require extra support.
• Participate in team meetings for these children; represent them and the program at other meetings that may arise.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) in order to write individual reports, assessments and plans. (2nd language is an asset)
• Have experience working with Inner City children and children who require extra support.

Salary & Benefits:

Both positions start at $24.78 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits plus the $6 WEP

The full time position may have full benefits, sick time, vacation and RRSPs after 6 months, if the position continues for another year.

Additional Notes:

We are always looking for substitute teachers, so if you'd like to join our sub list, please let us know.

Basic Details

Position Start Date:
September 1st, 2025
Position End Date:
June 26th, 2026
Position Notes:
contract may be renewed for next term. Summer hours may be available
Employment Type:
Full Time
Employment Term:
Temporary
Hours Per Week:
30.5

Contact Information

Contact Name:
Andrea Geraghty
Phone Number:
604-713-1827
Email:
thunderbird.preschool@vancouver.ca
Address:
2311 Cassiar Street Vancouver, BC V5M 3X3
Website:
www.thunderbirdcc.ca/

Application Information

Application Closing Date:
April 30th, 2025 (or until filled)
Application Instructions:
Email Application, Fax Application
Other Application Instructions:

604-713-1828

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