Careers

ECE Assistant “Outdoor Educator” Position

We are seeking an experienced Outdoor Educator to join our teaching team at Bayview Community Preschool in September 2023. Our preschool has a strong philosophy in learning through play, project based child-led learning and connecting to nature. We offer a registered preschool program at Queen Elizabeth Annex and an outdoor nature program at Jericho Beach park. Our Educators work in both programs over the week, ensuring continuity of learning and care for children. 

This role is ideal for an Educator who has a strong connection to the natural world and is comfortable working outdoors, in all seasons and weather conditions.

Hours: 20-28 hours per week

Key Benefits

  • 3 weeks paid vacation

  • 10 days sick leave

  • Professional development opportunities

Required Qualifications

  • Current ECE Assistant Certificate

  • Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certificate

  • Current BC Criminal Record Check

  • Current ECE Certificate (Desired)

  • Wilderness or Forest Schools training (Desired)

Experience

  • +1 year experience working in outdoor nature/forest schools programs 

  • +2 year experience working in early childhood settings including preschool or daycare

The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates: 

  • A passion for working with children and opening up their natural tendency to connect and play outdoors;

  • Encourages respect for one another, the natural world, and themselves;

  • Shelter building, primitive skills, storytelling and adventuring skills;

  • Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a teaching team; 

  • An ability to provide a rich, exciting and nurturing educational program that is inspired by nature and caters to children’s interests, learning and development;

  • An ability to form trusting, respectful relationships with children, families, and teachers; and

  • Reliable and dependable, demonstrating exemplary time-management, self-management, and interpersonal skills.  

To Apply

Please send your resume, and reference contact info and a letter of interest to info@bayviewpreschool.ca Thank you for your interest.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Check out our Learning Philosophy to see if your skills would be a good fit!