Child Care Center

Blackberry Lane Children’s Centre, located on beautiful Denman Island, is hiring a Child Care Team Leader.

**Come Play, Learn, and Grow With Us at Blackberry Lane**

Are you an energetic, caring, and creative Early Childhood Educator who believes that _every day should include a little magic and a lot of laughter_? **Blackberry Lane Children's Center** is looking for **an amazing Educator**to join and lead our team

We’re a small, vibrant center where kids explore, friendships bloom, and imaginations soar — and we need more passionate educators to help us keep the magic alive

Located in the heart of our vibrant community, Blackberry Lane is a warm, joyful space purpose-built in 2021, where children thrive and educators are valued. Join our collaborative team and help us nurture young minds in alignment with our mission, vision, and core values.

**About Blackberry Lane**:We run four fun-filled, year-round programs:

- **2 Multi-Age Programs** (each licensed for 8 kiddos (0 to 12 years), Monday - Friday)
- **Denman Kids Club** before and after-school & summer daycare (for school-age children)
- **Sea Stars Academy** for our Denman home-learners, once weekly outdoor ed program

We believe in _small groups, big adventures,_ and _strong relationships_ — and we operate with enhanced staffing ratios to make sure everyone (kids and staff) gets the support they deserve.

**We'd Love to Meet You If You Have**:

- A current **ECE or ECEA Certification, valid BC Teaching Degree, or Responsible Adult Certificate**(with management experience in public health, childcare, or community care.)
- Experience bringing joy, patience, and creativity to early learning
- Knowledge of the **BC Early Learning Framework** and **BC Child Care Licensing Regulations**:

- **A personal and professional background in management and**:

- A valid **First Aid Certificate** with CPR-B
- A teamwork mindset and a heart full of kindness
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Experience working with children ages 0 - 12
- Minimum 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and/or Nutrition

**The Nitty Gritty**:

- **Permanent position**:

- **Full-time role (32+ hours per week)**:

- Pay: Starting at $27.00 per hour
- $6/hour additional Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement (ECEWE) for ECEs
- Schedule: Monday to Friday weekly, excluding stat holidays.
- Paid Professional Development and Re-Certification
- 4% annual Vacation Pay

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about providing quality education and care to young children. You will lead our team and ensure that engaging lesson plans are created and led, foster a positive learning environment, and build strong relationships with children, parents, staff and community.

Reporting to the Manager of the Children’s Centre, this role requires high levels of sensitivity, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

The **Child Care** **Team Leader**, with mínimal supervision from the Center Manager, provides guidance to the personnel and day to day oversight of our learning spaces including communicating with, and building strong relationships with parents and families. The position is also responsible for the care, education, and well-being of children aged 0-12. The Team Leader works collaboratively with other educators, volunteers, community allies and the Denman Island Pre-School Society Board of Directors, to create a nurturing, inclusive and rich early learning environment for children.

Our location on Denman Island in the Comox Valley, BC. requires that applicants have secure housing on Denman Island or have reliable transportation to and from the Buckley Bay ferry terminal as the BC Transit system does not have a schedule that aligns with the required ferries.

**Application Deadline**:Until filled
- If short-listed for a position: We will contact you to move forward to the next step.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At Blackberry Lane Children's Center, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Experience**:

- childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- ECE, ECE-A, RA Certificate, or BC Teaching Degree? (preferred)

Work Location: In person