Part-Time Early Child Educator

Regular, Part-Time (25 hours/week) - Monday to Friday

4803 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5G 1L3

September 29, 2026 - October 6, 2026

The YWCA Cindy Beedie Place offers women and children new, safe and affordable homes. YWCA xʷp̓ip̓q̓əyasəm Early Learning and Care Centre is located at Cindy Beedie Place and provides a dynamic 37-space child care catering to 12 toddlers and 25 preschool age children. Women will be able to access affordable, on-site child care while they pursue educational and employment programs. YWCA goal is to help build a safe community and connect families with wrap-around support including educational bursaries, legal advocacy and employment opportunities.

• Values diverse perspectives, is committed to reflective practice with children, and is eager to grow as both a learner and educator
• Engaged in exploring the BC Early Learning Framework
• Child-centered care, including nurturing, responsive, and culturally sensitive care
• Responsive program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Promotes an inclusive environment
• Maintain a clean and safe environment: launder bibs and cloths, sanitize toys and equipment, and set up the physical space for daily activities
• Follow each child’s individual daily schedule with consistency and care
• Track, monitor and document each child’s day, including:
• Daily routines, locations, and needs
• Food and liquid intake
• Health, emotional well-being, and developmental progress
• Writing daily updates, developmental observations, and progress notes for team members and families
• Strong communication and relationship-building with children, team members, and parents/guardian
• Other duties as required

• The successful candidate will have an ECE certificate.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates who have Infant Toddler Educator certification;
  Special Needs certificate will be an asset.
• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
• Valid Food Safe certification (Level
  1)
• First Aid Certificate
• Current experience working in licensed Group Child Care two (2) to three (3) experience working in a group childcare 30 months to school age
• Knowledge and practical experience with current educational practices and theories
• Familiarity with co-constructed curriculum design and documentation processes
• Working knowledge of the Early Learning Framework
• The successful applicant will be a team player, interested in maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment
• Flexibility to work varied/extended hours as required by the centres

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:

• Extended medical and dental benefits
• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre
• Discounts at our Hotel Willo
• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $24.97 per hour

(plus $6 wage enhancement for qualified ECEs)

We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2

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