Infant Toddler Educator

Terra Early Learning is a community-minded early years centre with a progressive educational approach. Our mission is to co-create an environment where students experience what it means to conserve Earth's natural resources, so we can leave our planet sustainable for all living things now, and in the future.

Education for Sustainability is woven into all aspects of our engaging, authentic, and experiential curriculum of inquiry, outdoor learning, play-based learning, and Montessori. Our program is integrated to tailor to students' individual needs with an intentional focus on children's social-emotional development, health, and well-being.

The Opportunity

Terra is seeking loving, passionate, and dedicated Infant Toddler Educators with a commitment to life-long learning to join our Early Learning Department. As an Infant Toddler Educator, you will be responsible for providing exceptional education in a nurturing environment.

The esteemed members of our school community bring with them diverse experiences, unique perspectives, and varied educational backgrounds. Every individual on our team is valued, heard, and respected. We work collectively to achieve our mission, while embodying our values in everything that we do.

The Role

As an Infant and Toddler Early Childhood Educator, you will:

• Fulfill duties as prescribed by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), which includes ensuring Terra Early Learning operates in full accordance with VCH regulations.
• Implement Terra Early Learning's curriculum and suggests ways to improve our program.
• Provide learning experiences and opportunities to our young children, with a commitment to uphold our mission and vision towards sustainable living.
• Develop a strong understanding of Terra's school culture, and what sets us apart from other early learning centres.
• Establish loving, positive, safe and secure relationships with the children.
• Nurture children's individual physical, social-emotional, and mental wellness needs.
• Connect and engage in collaborative partnerships with fellow educators, colleagues, leaders, families, and the greater community.
• Prepare the classroom to ensure a clean and safe environment, including the organization of classroom materials. Plan, implement, and organize a program in-line with Terra Early Learning's curriculum.
• Provide age-appropriate activities to support the development of children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical growth.
• Document children's learning progress and communicate with families/caregivers and colleagues regarding children's development and progress.

The Perks

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Terra Early Learning:

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Enjoy approximately 4 weeks of scheduled school closures throughout the year, offering built-in breaks for rest, family time, and rejuvenation
• 4% vacation pay (equivalent to 2 weeks pay), paid out during planned school closures
• Public and bank holidays and holiday increase with service and seniority
• Five paid sick days annually
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits following the probationary period, employer co-pay for a value of approximately $810/year
• Daily Chef-prepared lunch for a value of $2000/year
• Employee child care discount
• Employee discount at T. Café, located in Terra's lobby
• A unique Support Team model that prioritizes educator well-being and professional fulfillment
• Growth mindset environment and Professional Development budget
• Future opportunities for growth within Terra Early Learning in terms of roles and responsibilities as we grow

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person