Early Childhood Educator

Job summary

The educator provides quality care and creative programming for children while adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and fostering positive relationships with children, families, and team members.

Job details

Date Posted: September 17th, 2026 Position Title: Early Childhood Educator Location: Woodwards YMCA Child Care (111 W Hastings, Vancouver, BC) Term: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 35 hours per week Shift: Monday - Friday shifts will rotate between the hours of 7:15am - 6:00pm Start Date: ASAP Salary: $31.56 per hour (Including $6/hour Provincial Wage Enhancement Program for ECE license) Reports To: Team Lead Benefits: * Competitive vacation and paid sick time * Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home * Generous employer-matched pension plan * Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits * Training and Professional Development Opportunities * Extensive Employee assistance program * Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff * Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community *Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms Nature & Scope Early childhood educators and assistants at the YMCA ensure a safe and engaging environment for all children. By adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, they design, and lead activities tailored to the interests and developmental stages of the children in their care. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, and community partners to deliver high-quality childcare within the communities we serve. Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will: * Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children * Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families * Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families * Deliver high quality and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum * Ensure constant active supervisor and collaborate as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas. * Utilize our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates * Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces * Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards Qualification - you bring: * Early Childhood Educator (ECE) License from a program recognized in British Columbia is required * Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) is preferred * Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Any training related to child growth and development is an asset * Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30 days after the start date) * Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references * Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date. About YMCA BC: By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John. As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health. We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all. YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at YMCA BC | Fitness, Aquatics, Child Care, Camps & Community Programs [https://www.ymcabc.ca/] Application Process - ready to make a difference? We invite you to apply today and find your WHY! Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre) Application Deadline: September 27th, 2026 * Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application. You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application. * If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step. * If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests. Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role. Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification. YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department. Thank you for your interest and application.

What you’ll do

The educator provides quality care and creative programming for children while adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and fostering positive relationships with children, families, and team members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) license recognized in British Columbia. Additionally, they are required to obtain Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certification within 30 days of starting.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation • Paid sick time • Free YMCA gym membership • Y@Home • Employer-matched pension plan • Extended medical benefits • Dental benefits • Training and professional development opportunities • Employee assistance program • Reduced childcare rates • Priority placement for YMCA staff

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early childhood education
• Child care
• Curriculum implementation
• Relationship building
• Safety supervision
• Communication
• Team collaboration
• First aid
• CPR
• AED
• Child development
• Parent communication
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Emergency First Aid
• Parent Communication
• ADP Workforce Now
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Community Health
• Disabilities
• Early Childhood Education
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Equity
• Human Development
• Team Leadership
• People Services

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Educator
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education