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Preschool Educator

Preschool Educator

Saplings Outdoor Program • West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
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Preschool Educator

Saplings Outdoor Program – West Vancouver
Full-Time | Starting March 30, 2026

Saplings Outdoor Program is expanding. We are potentially opening a new licensed childcare centre in West Vancouver that will serve up to 100 children across Infant & Toddler, Preschool, and Before and After School Care programs.

Our preschool program serves children aged 3–5 years. While our new centre will have an indoor base, we remain deeply committed to outdoor learning. Our programs regularly access nearby green spaces and parks, and educators must feel confident and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

At Saplings, we believe childhood should be rooted in connection to nature, meaningful relationships, and play-based learning. We are a learning organization that invests in our educators through ongoing training, professional development, and reflective practice.

Position Details:
  • Full-time position
  • Shift patterns to be confirmed
  • Start date: March 30, 2026
  • Mandatory paid training: Week of March 23, 2026 (candidates must be available)
Wage:
  • $22–$25 per hour depending on experience
  • Plus $6 per hour ECE Wage Enhancement (if applicable)

Qualifications:
  • Valid ECE or ECEA certification.
  • Experience working with children aged 3–5 years.
  • Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B and AED, or willingness to obtain prior to start.
  • Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
  • Strong understanding of child development and play-based pedagogy.

All successful candidates will be required to:
  • Complete appropriate Criminal Record Checks.
  • Submit immunization declaration documentation.
  • Provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and facilitate engaging, play-based learning experiences.
  • Support inquiry-based and child-led exploration.
  • Supervise children indoors and outdoors with active engagement.
  • Conduct dynamic risk assessments in outdoor environments.
  • Build respectful, collaborative relationships with families.
  • Document children’s learning through observations and pedagogical narration.
  • Maintain licensing compliance and professional standards.
  • Contribute positively to a reflective, team-based culture.

What We Offer:
  • Paid professional development and training.
  • Regular in-house and guest-led workshops.
  • Extended health and dental benefits.
  • A collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
  • The opportunity to help build and shape a new centre.




    About Saplings Outdoor Program:

    Saplings Outdoor Program is a nature-based program located in West Vancouver for children ages 2.5-9 years old. The main purpose of our program is to provide children with an opportunity to connect with the environment in a safe and enjoyable way. Nature is a child’s best education.

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