About Us
We are a licensed, thriving home daycare dedicated to providing a nurturing, adventurous, and high-quality early learning environment. We firmly believe in a play-based, emergent curriculum that follows the children's natural curiosity and interests. We believe children learn best through child-led explorations.
From rainy-day puddle jumping to sunny afternoon play outside, we believe the best classroom has no walls. Wespend a significant amount of time outdoors in all weather conditions. We regularly venture off-site to explore our beautiful local community, spending our mornings and afternoons at John Hendry Park (Trout Lake) and Copley Orchard.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a confident, high-energy, and experienced ECE with a strong work ethic to join our small team. You will be working directly alongside another passionate ECE (who is also the daycare manager) to co-navigate the daily operations, planning, and outdoor adventures for a wonderful group of 8 children.
If you love the outdoors, thrive in a collaborative environment, and love messy play this is the perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum & Care: Co-plan and implement an emergent, play-based curriculum that responds to the children's evolving interests.
- Outdoor Exploration: Confidently lead and supervise off-site excursions to Trout Lake and Copley Orchard, rain or shine.
- Team Player: You are a strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, co-teaching dynamic. Partner effectively with the ECE Manager to maintain a safe, joyful, and supportive environment.
- Environment Stewardship: Take pride in our space by participating in daily cleaning, sanitizing, and light maintenance to ensure a safe, licensed environment.
Requirements:
- Valid British Columbia ECE License to Practice (Required).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working as an ECE in multi-age care.
- Current First Aid for child care
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date.
- Immunization records
- Three written references
- Food Safe Level 1 (will pay for training if missing)
Additional Qualifications:
- All Weather Attitude: A genuine love for the outdoors and total comfort being outside in all West Coast weather (rain, snow, or shine!).
- Attributes: The successful candidate is dynamic, energetic, has a strong work ethic and is highly confident leading groups of children safely through public parks and urban nature spaces in all weather.
What We Offer:
- Unmatched Ratios: Enjoy an environment with 2 staff to only 8 children during core hours.
- Collaborative Teamwork: A collaborative, supportive partnership with an experienced ECE Manager.
- Beautiful Work Environment: Spend your days in nature and in a cozy, well-loved home daycare setting.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to bring your energy, experience to our small daycare family, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume, a copy of your BC ECE license, and a brief cover letter detailing your experience with emergent curriculum and outdoor play to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable taking children offsite outside daily?
Experience:
- multi-age licensed care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full BC Early Childhood Education License (not ECEA) (required)
Work Location: In person
