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ECE - Full Time

Dunbar Memorial Preschool

Please view the information below for a detailed job description outlining the role and responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact the organization directly and follow any application instructions as described within the job description details below.

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Job Description

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hours Per Week:

35

Working Hours:

Varies between 8 am and 5 pm

Type of Child Care:

Preschool

Position Start:

As soon as possible

Dunbar Memorial Preschool located in the Dunbar area of Vancouver is looking for a full time year round teacher for its preschool program and outdoor nature program.  We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and reliable Full-Time Teacher to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.  Key responsibilities include:

  • Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.

  • Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel seen, heard, and valued.

  • Observe, assess, and document children’s progress and communicate regularly with families.

  • Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to maintain consistency and quality in the program.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom space.

  • Follow all licensing and school health and safety regulations and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

  • IT or SN is preferred but candidates with Basic ECE can apply. 
  • A current BC ECE Certificate
  • Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certificate
  • A valid Driver’s Licence (Desired but not necessarily needed)
  • Music, yoga or some other specialty skill set would be an asset.
  • Able to legally work in Canada for a minimum of 2 years.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Innovative, flexible and solution-oriented.
  • Comfortable in using technology.
  • Ability to model and support conflict resolution skills with children and adults.
  • Additional language skills other than English (preferred but not required).
  • Ability to carry up to 20 pounds and move furniture as required for room set up and clean up.

Required Experience:

Preference is given to those with 2 or more years of experience but new graduates can apply.  

Salary & Benefits:

  • $22 - $24 per hour (based on education and experience) plus $6 an hour wage enhancement when applicable
  • 2 weeks paid vacation to start
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • Extended health benefits after completion of 3 month probationary period
  • Reimbursement for First Aid recertification

Additional Information:

  • An aptitude for working collaboratively with a team.
  • An understanding of Licensing, including the BC Child Care Regulations.
  • Strong time-management, self-management and interpersonal skills.
  • An ability to use technology such as MS Word and Excel, social media etc and a comfort level in learning new technologies.
  • The ability to plan curriculum for 2-5 year olds that takes into account the children’s individual interests, learning styles and development.
  • Experience in observation skills and using those observations in curriculum planning and in providing colleagues and families with feedback on their child’s progress.
  • The capacity to build trusting, respectful relationships with children, families, and teachers.
  • A passion for working with children using positive child guidance techniques.
  • A commitment to ongoing learning and to remaining current on emerging trends and issues regarding child and family development work, and parenting practices, along with up-to-date knowledge of local community services and resources.

Details

Name of Facility:
Dunbar Memorial Preschool
Region:
Vancouver Coastal Health
Address:
Vancouver
V6S 2H2
Website:
Posted On:
April 7th, 2025

Application Information

Closing Date:
April 25th, 2025 (or until filled)
Instructions:

Email resume with cover letter and 3 references (with their email addresses) to exec.preschool@gmail.com

The preschool website is experiencing technical issues so you may have issues accessing the website. 

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