Early Childhood Educator

Competition Number
S181409P

Position Title
Early Childhood Educator

Position Number
S99363

Employee Group
Staff

Position Status
Regular Full-Time

Start Date
08/01/2025

End Date (if applicable)

Department
Children's Centre

Additional Notes

Location
North Vancouver

Working with us
Capilano University’s Children’s Centre is a vibrant and inspiring workplace where a passion for early childhood education meets a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and inclusion. Guided by the Reggio Emilia pedagogical approach, we honor children and families as active participants in education. Here, educators co-construct curriculum with children, materials, and place; here living inquiries take life and allow us to respond collectively to problems and curiosities generated in their daily lives. The Children’s Centre works in partnership with the Centre for Research and Childhood Studies acting as an academic living laboratory where educators, atelierista, pedagogist, students, faculty, children and families are in collaborative, generative and reciprocal partnerships that inform curriculum and course development.

As a member of our dedicated team, you will be part of a supportive community that values diversity, mutual respect, and teamwork, while also celebrating your unique contributions as an educator. Our brand new, licensed, accredited facility is thoughtfully designed to inspire both children and staff, providing the resources and environment to implement innovative, relationship-centered teaching practices. At the Children’s Centre, we prioritize professional growth, offering opportunities for ongoing learning and development to support your career aspirations.

As part of Capilano University, you’ll enjoy a workplace culture that emphasizes well-being, work-life balance, and a commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Joining our team means being part of a larger mission to shape thoughtful and engaged youth of the future, while creating meaningful educational experiences that inspire lifelong learning. Your passion for early childhood education will be celebrated, your professional journey will be supported, and your impact will be transformative.

Discover a workplace where your dedication to pedagogical work is celebrated, and your contributions make a lasting impact. Apply now to join Capilano University’s Children’s Centre team and help shape the next generation of learners!

About the role
NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Early Childhood Educator is an Early Childhood Care and Education position in the Capilano University Children’s Centre. The position is responsible for the care, education and well-being of children age 0-5. Early Childhood Educators work collaboratively with other educators, and with the Centre for Childhood Studies, to provide a nurturing, inclusive and rich early learning environment for young children. The position reports to the Manager of the Children’s Centre and to the Dean of the faculty of Education, Health and Human Development.

ECEs demonstrate sound ethical and professional practices, which reflect the ECEBC Code of Ethics and the BC Early Learning Framework. They are in dialogue with, and guided by, the Early Learning Frameworks focus on 1) well-being and belonging, 2) engagement with others, materials and the world, 3) communication and literacies, and 4) identities, social responsibility and diversity in daily classroom practice. ECEs and the Children’s Centre stand as allies with the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society, working in all ways to honour the Indigenous Early Learning and Care Framework in daily practice.

The Children’s Centre works in partnership with the Centre for Childhood Studies acting as an academic, living laboratory where educators, students, faculty, children and families are in collaborative, generative and reciprocal partnerships that inform curriculum and course development. Early Childhood Educators actively engage in the mentorship of ECCE students, bringing classroom theories into practice.

SOME ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
Assists with organizing, and delivers the programs and operations of the Child Care Centre.
Creates a nurturing, inclusive and rich early learning environment for children from infancy to 5 years old in dialogue with the Children’s Centre’s Pedagogical Commitments.
Curates and maintains an aesthetic, organized, clean, safe and welcoming environment at the centre.
Respects the diversity, beliefs, and cultural practices of all families and draws on their strength and knowledge.
Works with external partners and Manager to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into play and programming.

Experience, competencies & qualifications
REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of an Early Childhood Education diploma program (which includes the Early Childhood Education certificate, Special Needs Education license and/or Infant/Toddler Education license).
One year of directly related experience in a child care centre (or other early year’s setting) within the last two years.

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS
Current Early Childhood Educator Certificate (issued by the ECE Registry of BC).
A valid safety oriented first-aid certificate.
Record of immunization per Ministry of Health guidelines.
In accordance with the BC Criminal Review Act, must provide a current, clear criminal record check

For more information
For more information, please see the complete job description.

Benefits
At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Posting Detail Information
Days and Hours of Work
In this position, you will work 37.5 per week, The Children’s Centre is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; and the Fulmer Family Children’s Centre is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM-5:30 PM however, your hours may vary and include evenings, weekends, and non-standard workweeks based on the operational needs of the department. You can learn more about your meal break and rest period entitlements in Article 13 of the Collective Agreement.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group
18

Salary
$5127 per month based on 37.5 hours per week (with increments up to $5764)

Union
MoveUP

Job Open Date
07/07/2025

Job Close Date
07/14/2025

Open Until Filled
No