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Lead ECE

Galiano Community Daycare

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:

36+ (also accepting applications for part-time)

Working Hours:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 12:45pm-5:15pm; Wed-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm; plus 3 hours/wk prep time and 1 hour/month staff meetings as needed

Type of Child Care:

Other: Multi-age childcare

Position Start:

September 2nd, 2025

Our nature-rich, coastal community is looking for a childcare enthusiast to lead our daycare program. Our licensed multi-age daycare is open year-round. We run a small classroom for up to eight children with a strong nature- and play-based program.

  • Provides nurturing and developmentally appropriate care to meet the needs of children aged 18 months to 5 years in a group setting (multi-age license) within a safe and healthy environment and in cooperation with parents, colleagues and community professionals. Maintains a healthy and stimulating learning environment in alignment with the goals, policies, and values stipulated in the Galiano Community Daycare Handbook, the Early Learning Framework, and BC Childcare Licensing.
  • lans a stimulating, developmentally appropriate program in accordance with organizational and legal guidelines which incorporates learning experiences meeting both group and individual children's needs, varied daily activities, opportunities for child-directed play and cross cultural, anti-racist and non-sexist learning; participates in developing individual programs plans to meet the special needs of children; records program plans.
  • Leads the teaching team. Reports to the Operations Manager.
  • Mondays and Tuesday provides half-day care for up to 8 children aged 3-5, Wed-Fri provides full-day care for up to 8 children with the support of a Responsible Adult

Qualifications:

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR level C certification, or Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR
  • Must be willing to submit to a Criminal Record Check
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-Awareness: ability to monitor own emotions, thoughts, and feelings while reacting appropriately to others
  • Team player, proactive communicator
  • Community-oriented

Years Experience Required:

1

Required Experience:

  • 1+ years of experience leading a program or classroom
  • Familiarity with working in small communities and/or non-profit organizations in a bonus

Salary & Benefits:

  • $2500 signing bonus
  • $31.66-35.29/hr (includes Provincial Wage Enhancement)
  • 2 weeks' paid vacation
  • Extended health benefits
  • Fitness centre membership
  • Priority for daycare space for children of staff
  • Professional development opportunities

Additional Information:

We understand that relocation is a big step and we are here to help!

  • $2500 signing bonus
  • Housing available, located near the daycare
  • Relocation support available

Email us with any questions about moving. 

Details

Name of Facility:
Galiano Community Daycare
Region:
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Contact Info:
Meghan Mackay
Phone: 250.539.5434
galianodaycare@gmail.com
Address:
1290 Sturdies Bay Rd
Galiano Island, British Columbia
V0N1P0
Website:
Posted On:
June 11th, 2025

Application Information

Closing Date:
July 7th, 2025
Instructions:

Email Operations Manager <galianodaycare@gmail.com> with your resume and a cover letter.

 

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