ECE Supervisor Position

We are seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator Supervisor to join our leadership team at Bayview Community Preschool. Our Preschool has a strong philosophy of learning through play, project-based learning, and connecting to nature. We offer a registered preschool program at Bayview Elementary School and an outdoor nature program at Jericho Beach park.

Learn more about our history, programs, and philosophy to see if you’d be a good fit.

Hours

30 - 35 hours per week

Salary

$24 - $27 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) plus $4.00 BC Government Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement.

Key Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation

• 10 days sick leave

• Professional development opportunities

Required Qualifications*

A current ECE Certificate *

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certificate *

• Current BC Criminal Record Check *

• Wilderness or Forest Schools training (Desired)

• Leadership and Management for Childcare (Desired)

Experience

Ideal candidate has +4 year experience managing and/or leading a team in a licensed preschool or childcare.

The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates

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

• An ability to inspire, motivate, strengthen and work collaboratively with other educators and within a leadership team.

• The ability to understand the needs of key stakeholders ranging from the Board of Directors, Parents, Administration/HR/Payroll, and licensing agencies.   

• An ability to provide a rich, exciting and nurturing educational program that caters to children’s interests, learning, and development.

• Possesses a child-led approach to learning.

• Is able to assist the program director with all aspects of day to day running of the preschool.

• Is able to establish and maintain a good rapport with the preschool’s licensing officer.

• A working knowledge and understanding of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations rules and requirements.

• Ability to implement concepts and principles from the BC Early Learning Framework in an informed manner.

• Understands how to guide children’s behaviour in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health’s guidance documentation.

• Reliable and dependable, demonstrating exemplary time-management, self-management, written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and is compassionate.

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

To Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter addressed to Nicole Clements 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.