Best Friends Children’s Centre is looking for one experienced Infant & Toddler Educator to join our licensed group childcare team.
We are looking for a confident, caring educator who enjoys working with infants and toddlers, communicates exceptionally well with families, and is looking for a stable, long-term position with a supportive team.
We are not in a rush to fill this position — our priority is finding the right fit.
What We’re Looking For
- Valid BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and Infant & Toddler Educator (ITE) certification
- Proven experience in a licensed group childcare setting
- Strong knowledge of infant and toddler development, routines and responsive caregiving
- Excellent parent communication and relationship-building skills
- Dependable, professional and consistent
- Positive team approach and willingness to contribute to the classroom and centre
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Current First Aid and ability to complete a Criminal Record Check
The Role
As an Infant & Toddler Educator, you will provide warm, responsive and developmentally appropriate care while creating a safe and engaging environment for young children.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and implementing age-appropriate learning experiences
- Supporting children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development
- Managing daily routines including meals, naps, diapering and personal care
- Maintaining active supervision and required staff-to-child ratios
- Observing and documenting children's development
- Providing thoughtful, professional communication to parents about their child's day, development and well-being
- Maintaining accurate classroom, incident and licensing documentation
- Working collaboratively with educators and centre leadership
- Maintaining a clean, organized and welcoming classroom
- Following centre policies, licensing requirements and health and safety procedures
Why Best Friends?
We value experienced educators who want to put down roots, build meaningful relationships with their families and colleagues, and take pride in the quality of care they provide.
This is an opportunity for the right educator to become an important long-term member of an established childcare centre and team.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Pitt Meadows, BC
Position Available: One
If this sounds like the type of childcare community you would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume outlining your relevant Infant & Toddler and licensed childcare experience.
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work any shift between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm weekdays?
Licence/Certification:
- Infant & Toddler Educator Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
