Little Sprouts ECE / ECEA (Comox)

Location: Little Sprouts Christian Early Learning Centre, Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy, Comox, B.C. Term: full-time, contract Hours: 7.0-7.5 hrs/day Shift: Monday - Friday Start Date: August 17, 2026 and Sept 1, 2026 Salary: ECE $26.50 (plus $6/hr for Licensed ECE’s as per the Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative), ECEA $ 24.50/hr. Reports To: Preschool Director Benefits: - Paid Vacation (2 weeks at Christmas and 2 weeks at Spring Break) - Program closed July 16 - mid August annually - Paid sick time - Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Advantages - Annual paid professional development Nature & Scope The ECE/ECEA will work directly within our early years team, supporting and contributing to the daily operation and delivery of our developmentally appropriate, child-focused and play-based program that encourages wonder, faith and curiosity. By adhering to the BC ChildCare Licensing Regulations and working within the Gaglardi School Values, early childhood educators/assistants ensure a safe and engaging Christian environment for all children, which will build a solid foundation for lifelong learning. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, students and community partners to deliver high-quality early learning and childcare within the community we serve. Our Educators are committed church-attending Christians. Major Responsibilities - Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children - Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families - Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families - Deliver high-quality and age-appropriate programs, with reference to the E.L.F., with a focus on early learning through hands-on, experiential, open-ended activities and opportunities. - Ensure constant active supervision of the children and collaboration as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas while maintaining staff-child ratios as per BCCCFL - Work with centre staff and volunteers to maintain a well-organized, safe and clean environment, contributing to ongoing classroom materials and supplies rotation and inventory - Set an example for professional appearance and conduct as per the Gaglardi dress code and maintain those standards also during professional development opportunities - Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff - Attend all staff meetings, professional development sessions, and other training, as scheduled Qualifications - ECE certification, licensed in B.C. or ECEA certificate - ECE is preferred. - Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset - Experience in working or volunteering with groups of young children - Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate (or to be obtained within 30 days after the start date) - Successful candidate(s) will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references, including one from their Christian pastor. - Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector search issued specifically for our program Application Process - Resume - ECE/ECEA certificate - A Statement of Faith Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ps0c4