NINI Early Learning
West Vancouver, BC
Full-time, permanent, and part-time positions available $28 to $30 per hour, depending on experience, with applicable government wage enhancement already included
About NINI Early Learning
NINI Early Learning is a licensed early learning centre in West Vancouver for children ages one to five. We provide a premium early childhood education experience that goes beyond traditional childcare, combining warm, responsive care with a research-aligned curriculum, purposeful play, and a thoughtfully designed environment.
Our curriculum is grounded in proven early learning practices and informed by current understanding of child development and the developing brain. It aligns with the BC Early Learning Framework and supports development across social-emotional growth, language and literacy, mathematics and reasoning, science, creative arts, physical development, and second language exposure.
Our team is committed to high-quality care, strong family communication, professional standards, and a centre culture built on respect, warmth, and continuous growth.
About the Role
As an Early Childhood Educator at NINI, you will help plan and implement a high-quality early learning program that supports children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, social, language, and creative development.
You will work as part of a professional classroom team to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children feel secure, respected, and inspired to learn. This role is best suited for an educator who is reliable, caring, thoughtful, organized, creative, and open to ongoing learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate early learning experiences that support children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, social, language, and creative development.
- Plan and lead meaningful activities, including storytelling, songs, art, dramatic play, music, movement, sensory play, STEM experiences, outdoor exploration, and small-group projects.
- Support the NINI curriculum by creating purposeful learning experiences that connect play, observation, and developmental goals.
- Create invitations to play that encourage curiosity, independence, problem-solving, communication, creativity, and confidence.
- Use play-based, responsive, and developmentally appropriate practices in daily programming.
- Incorporate elements of emergent curriculum, Reggio Emilia-inspired thinking, Montessori-inspired independence, and other high-quality early learning practices where appropriate.
- Observe children’s development, interests, strengths, and needs to support individualized learning.
- Assess children’s progress through daily observation and documentation.
- Support children’s social-emotional development, including self-regulation, cooperation, empathy, and positive peer relationships.
- Guide children with warmth, respect, consistency, and appropriate boundaries.
- Encourage independence and self-help skills, including dressing, eating, toileting, handwashing, tidy-up routines, and transitions.
- Provide active supervision throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
- Maintain children’s health, safety, security, and well-being at all times.
- Assist with daily routines, including meals, snacks, toileting, handwashing, rest time, dressing, outdoor preparation, and transitions.
- Maintain awareness of allergies, medical needs, individual care plans, and safety requirements.
- Follow proper hygiene, sanitation, cleaning, and infection prevention practices.
- Support classroom setup and reset throughout the day, including arranging furniture, preparing rest areas, organizing materials, and maintaining an orderly learning environment.
- Assist with child-related cleaning duties, including cleaning tables, chairs, toys, learning materials, meal areas, rest areas, and classroom surfaces as needed.
- Help maintain daycare equipment, classroom supplies, toys, books, learning materials, and storage areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Maintain accurate records as required by the centre, licensing regulations, and classroom procedures.
- Communicate with families in a clear, warm, professional, and respectful manner.
- Use the centre communication platform professionally and consistently.
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of children, families, staff, and centre information.
- Work collaboratively with co-workers, management, families, and community professionals.
- Support Early Childhood Educator Assistants and other classroom team members as needed.
- Participate in staff meetings, planning discussions, training, workshops, coaching, and professional development.
- Follow BC childcare licensing regulations, centre policies, health and safety protocols, and professional expectations.
Who You Are
You are an educator who:
- Is warm, caring, patient, and genuinely invested in children’s success.
- Takes initiative and brings thoughtful ideas to the classroom.
- Enjoys planning meaningful activities and creating engaging learning environments.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with parents, co-workers, and management.
- Is organized, dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Is open to feedback, coaching, mentoring, and professional growth.
- Is creative, resourceful, flexible, and calm under pressure.
- Values professionalism, ethics, reliability, and accountability.
- Wants to grow within a high-quality early learning centre.
Qualifications
Required
- Valid BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain before start date.
- Ability to complete a clear criminal record check before employment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of BC childcare licensing regulations and health and safety expectations.
- Ability to work in person at the centre in West Vancouver.
- Ability to work shifts within the centre’s operating hours of 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Preferred
- 2+ years of childcare experience preferred.
- Experience working with children ages one to five.
- Familiarity with the BC Early Learning Framework.
- Knowledge of play-based learning, emergent curriculum, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or other child-centred approaches.
- Experience using childcare communication platforms.
- Strong classroom organization and documentation skills.
- Interest in curriculum development, leadership, mentorship, or long-term growth within the centre.
Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to:
- Supervise and actively engage with young children throughout the day.
- Sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, and move between indoor and outdoor environments.
- Lift, carry, and support young children when needed, up to approximately 45 pounds.
- Assist with classroom setup, rest time arrangements, materials, and daily care routines.
- Respond quickly and safely to children’s needs in a busy childcare environment.
- Maintain attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities.
What We Offer
- Extended health, dental, and vision benefits available after six months for eligible full-time ECE employees.
- Five paid sick days per year.
- Vacation pay on eligible earnings.
- Training, workshops, coaching, and mentoring.
- On-site parking.
- Tuition discount for eligible employees with children enrolled at NINI.
- Supportive leadership and clear communication.
- Modern classrooms and thoughtfully designed learning spaces.
- Opportunity to grow with a developing early learning centre.
- A professional, warm, and child-centred team culture.
Growth Opportunities
NINI is a growing early learning centre with a long-term vision for quality, leadership, and expansion. Strong educators who demonstrate reliability, initiative, professionalism, and alignment with our philosophy may have opportunities for future growth in areas such as curriculum leadership, team mentorship, classroom leadership, training support, or centre operations.
Why Join NINI
At NINI, educators are not simply supervising children. They are helping shape a child’s earliest experiences of learning, confidence, relationships, and belonging.
We value educators who care deeply, think creatively, communicate professionally, and continue learning. Our goal is to create an environment where children feel safe and inspired, families feel confident, and educators feel respected and supported in meaningful work.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your ECE certification, childcare experience, and why you are interested in joining NINI Early Learning.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
