Infant Early Childhood Educator

Internal/External Posting

**Infant Early Childhood Educator
- 35 hours/week**

Opening: February 13th, 2025 Closing: until filled

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (MPNH) is located on the unceded, occupied, ancestral and traditional homelands of the xʷməθkwəyə m (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílw ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh) Nations. We recognize the vast cultural diversity of Indigenous people and acknowledge the heterogeneity of their opinions, representation, needs and desires. We dedicate ourselves to walking in solidarity beside our Coast Salish neighbors and community members as we work collectively towards community building.

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is looking for an experienced, passionate, and values-based Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator to join our growing. Using a collaborative approach, the Childcare Director, the Early Years Coordinator and the team of Early Childhood Educators will co-create a new early years centre with 69 spaces located on the rooftop of Eric Hamber Secondary School which is scheduled to open in April 2025 and will serve families with infants, toddlers and preschool aged children.

MPNH is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC). ANHBC Childcare Programs are inspired by the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach. This is an exceptional opportunity to help lead the way and co-create an inspirational Early Learning Program. The right person for this position is passionate about community development, social justice and is values-aligned with our organization.

**About You**

You are passionate, creative and have an eagerness to work as part of a collaborative, supportive and dynamic team in a non-profit and volunteer-based organization. You are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the BC Early Learning Framework. You are knowledgeable of evolving philosophies and pedagogies in early childhood care and education, including risky play, decolonizing early childhood spaces and are up to date with current trends, policy and changing perspectives on work with young children.

You are passionate about creating inclusive early learning spaces, believe children learn best through play and enjoy being outside with children in all weather, gardening and exploring the community. You have a desire to help co-create an exciting new centre that will be inspiring, nurturing, and innovative.

**About the Positions**

Under the general guidance of the Early Years Coordinator and the Infant Team Lead, the infant Early Childhood Educator will provide responsive, caring and high quality programming inspired by the BC Early Learning Framework. Educators nurture strong caring relationships with the children, families and colleagues, and implement high standards of care and supervision that promote wellbeing of all children.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Valid BC Post-Basic Infant Toddler Educator Certificate required
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in licensed childcare.
- Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Approach.
- Understanding and commitment to creating inclusive spaces.
- Understanding of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation.
- Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent and proficient oral and written communication.
- Passion and commitment for ongoing professional development and growth
- Creativity, critical thinking, flexibility and sense of humour.

**Terms**
- Regular full-time positions -35 hours per week.
- Rotating shifts between 7am to 5:45pm Monday to Friday. 7 hours direct service, 1 hour

unpaid break.
- Compensation: Band C3 $22.43- to $23.21/hour; based on experience and

qualifications, plus $6 Wage Enhancement.
- Benefits: 100% employer paid medical and dental benefits after 3 months, Municipal

Pension Plan after 6 months, paid vacation and sick leave and exceptional professional

development opportunities.
- This position works in person at MPNH Childcare at Eric Hamber Secondary.
- This position works some evenings and weekends.
- Start date: March 3rd 2025

**Please submit cover letter and resume to Lorena Jacome, Director of Childcare at**

To help us track our recruitment efforts, please indicate in your cover letter where you found this posting. We thank

and acknowledge all applicants and will contact those selected for interviews.

Pay: $22.43-$23.21 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- BC Post-Basic Infant Toddler Educator Certificate (required)
- First Aid & CPR Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03