Early Childhood Educator, Highlands

Vacancies: 1

Position: Full-Time MATERNITY LEAVE (1 Year)

Placement: June 29, 2026– July 30, 2027 (with the possibility of extension)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Wage: ECE: $25.37/hour* (plus benefits– see Compensation below)

ECE IT: $26.58/hour* (plus benefits– see Compensation below)

*This position is eligible for an additional $6/hour provided by MECC’s ECE Wage Enhancement Program (for qualified candidates).

Nature and Scope Working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, you provide high quality care and creative programming for children in a group setting. In collaboration with your co-workers and reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, you plan and implement a child-led, play-based curriculum for children aged 12 months to 5 years. You engage and build meaningful relationships with children, co-workers, families and external stakeholders while ensuring children are well supervised and provided developmentally appropriate, fun choices.

This role is classified as a permanent full-time position, with shifts assigned at the Westhills YMCA-YWCA Child Care location, based on program scheduling needs.

Compensation This full-time MATERNITY LEAVE position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual membership; 15 days paid vacation; paid sick days (as per policy); and a cost-shared benefits package (after completion of the probationary period) which includes:

Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

YMCA Canada Pension Plan (as per eligibility requirements in the plan)

Responsibilities

To read, understand and follow all YMCA-YWCA policies and procedures related to the guidance and care of children

To assist with the planning and implementation of a consistent child centered program in accordance with YMCA-YWCA and CCFL standards, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

To interact directly with the children, facilitating a healthy learning environment

To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships within the community

To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to YMCA-YWCA and licensing requirements

To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff

To work effectively and as an active member of the staff team, assisting with other duties and responsibilities as required

To attend all YMCA Playing to Learn professional development sessions and other training as required

To maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms

To release children only to those authorized by parent/ guardian

Qualifications

Current ECE License to Practice in BC required

Special Needs Educator Certificate and/or Infant Toddler Certificate, or additional courses/training related to child growth and development are an asset

Experience working with children in a child care setting

Strong written and verbal and communication skills

High level of organization and customer service skills

Current First Aid and CPR required (Standard First Aid with CPR-C must be completed within the first month of employment)

A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*

A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required*

*Note: Cost reimbursed.

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.

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