The YWCA Cindy Beedie Place offers women and children new, safe and affordable homes. In addition, 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

What you’ll need:

• The successful candidate will have ECE basic 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 Infant Toddler centre an asset.
• 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 would be an asset.

What we offer: 

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

• Extended medical and dental benefits    

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)  

• 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 YWCA Hotel   
• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres   

Pay Rate: Starting at $ $24.97 per hour plus $6 wage enhancement for qualified ECEs    

Start Date: March 2026 (date to be confirmed)