Early Childhood Educator

We are a diverse educational community, offering children an exceptional education in a nurturing environment. Guided by both Montessori and Inquiry-based pedagogies, our program is tailored to the individual needs of students with an intentional focus on children’s social and emotional development.

Nido is seeking curious, passionate, and dedicated educators with a commitment to life-long learning to join our team. Teachers with a genuine warmth and love for guiding children and their families as they embark on their educational journeys are encouraged to share a cover letter and current résumé.

**What Sets Us Apart?**

We celebrate the diversity of our team and view the cornucopia of backgrounds, education, and experiences as our strength. The culture at Nido reflects our growth mindset, and we are committed to our continued learning and development. As such, we encourage and support our team in their ongoing personal and professional development, which includes in-house Pro D, as well as funding to attend conferences and workshops.

**Preference is given to applicants with experience and education in a relevant field with an ECE or ECE I/T diploma. Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English and hold valid visas to work in Canada.**

**The Role**

As an Early Child Educator, you will:

- Develop a strong understanding of Nido’ culture, and what sets us apart from other early learning centers.
- Embody Nido’s values and implement our Guiding principles, and Learning Foundations in curriculum planning.
- Establish loving, positive, safe, and secure relationships with the children.
- Attend to the individual child’s physical, social, and emotional needs.
- Establish and engage in collaborative partnership with fellow educators, colleagues, leaders, families, and the greater community.
- Maintain and upkeep a functional, clean, and safe class environment.
- Provide an environment to encourage active exploration, inspire curiosity, and enhance their understanding about the world around them.
- Provide age appropriate activities to support the development of their social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical growth.
- Weave literacy, numeracy and math concepts into daily interactions
- Support children’s cognitive development by providing daily opportunities to support their learning, thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to leaders.
- Document children’s learning progress and communicate with families/caregivers and colleagues regarding children’s development and progress.
- Attend meetings and professional development opportunities where necessary.

**Qualifications**:

- BC ECE license or certification (required)
- A valid Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B Certificate
- A clear Criminal Record Check
- Canadian Citizenship and/or legally permitted to work in Canada
- Strong communication skills; spoken and written in English
- Commitment to learn, apply, champion, and embody Nido de Montessori’s Guiding Principles and Learning Foundations
- A growth mindset, recognizing opportunities for learning and growth daily
- Experience and knowledge in Inquiry-based learning and/or Montessori is an asset

**We offer**:

- Attractive salary commensurate with education and experience
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Daily chef-prepared lunch
- Four weeks of school closures annually
- 4% vacation pay
- Five paid sick days annually
- Public and bank holidays and holiday increase with service and seniority
- Professional Development Budget
- Growth Mindset Environment
- Fully equipped classrooms with brand new materials
- Monthly classroom budget

**Language**:

- English (required)

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- BC Early Childhood Education Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person