Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood (RC) neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies, and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives, and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

The Early Years department at CNH promotes and delivers quality of care and age-appropriate services and programs to children and families in the Renfrew Collingwood Community. We value rewarding partnerships with the families and children we serve. We believe that every child has the right to play and learn in a safe and nurturing environment and that parents should be able to access affordable, high quality, publicly funded, community delivered services, that meet the needs of the family.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will be able to

Apply contemporary Early Childhood practices within a Reggio Emilia inspired program Lead a team to plan and implement a quality School Age Childcare program for young children, maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families and colleagues Be familiar with the expectations and requirements of Community Care Licensing Lead and actively participate in field trips, including activities such as walking and using public transportation Support each child’s holistic development using the BC Early Learning Framework Demonstrate understanding of and respect for the competency of young children Be aware of and work within the ECEBC Code of Ethics Participate in ongoing professional development

Skills & Qualifications

Must be 19 years of age and eligible to work in Canada

SACC Certification, Early Childhood License to Practice or Responsible Adult Training required Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory position Experience working in a licensed School Age Childcare Program Current First Aid certificate required Strong program planning, organizational, leadership, and communication skills required Understanding of Emergent Curriculum/Reggio Emilia Philosophy Ability to work within a multicultural/intercultural environment Ability to work flexible hours Preference is given to candidates who are members of the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)

JOB DETAILS

Compensation And Benefits

Salaryrange: $25.52-26.86 + $6 Wage Enhancement per hour for ECE certified staff (subject to improvement) Extended health and dental benefits, and pension plan Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year plus paid sick days

Schedule: 31 hours per week (Split Shifts AM/PM, full time hours during school closures)

Location: Graham Bruce School Age Childcare Program (onsite at 3633 Tanner Street)

Expected Start date: August 31, 2026

This is a unionized position covered by a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 1936.

A successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC). Relevant convictions will be considered in relation to the responsibilities of the position and will not automatically exclude applicants.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

Please Submit a Cover Letter And Resume To

Sabrina Bantog

Manager of Childcare Human Resources

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9

Email: sbantog@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #CH27-26-01

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We thank all individuals who apply for this position and will be contacting shortlisted candidates directly. No phone calls please.