Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Position Type: Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Wage Rate: Grid 10 Regular Wage: $37.57/hour ($31.57/hour base wage plus $6.00/hour ECE Wage Enhancement)

This position is compensated in accordance with the Fernwood NH/BCGEU Collective Agreement wage grid. Wage rates are aligned with the CSS-GS JJEP. The probationary wage is 85% of the applicable regular base wage.

The ECE Wage Enhancement (ECEWE) is a separate wage enhancement funded directly by the Province of British Columbia and is not included as part of the base wage. If the ECEWE program is discontinued or Fernwood Neighbourhood House is no longer eligible to participate the employees wage will be based on the applicable base wage rate only.

The timing of wage changes will be implemented in accordance with the Collective Agreement implementation schedule.

Location:

• Fernwood Neighbourhood House 1240 Gladstone Avenue

• George Jay Elementary School Learning Studios 1180 Queens Avenue

• Vic High Learning Studios 1285 Gladstone Avenue as required

Hours: Monday to Friday. Rotating shifts may be scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Closing Date: August 21 2026

About Fernwood Neighbourhood House (FNH)

Fernwood Neighbourhood House (FNH) is a vibrant multi-service organization working on the unceded ləkʷəŋən (Lekwungen) lands in Victoria BC. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive resilient and connected community by providing a wide range of programs and services for children families and community members.

Position Overview

Fernwood Neighbourhood House is seeking one qualified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our Childcare team.

The successful candidate will support the growth learning and well-being of children by creating a safe inclusive and engaging environment while building positive relationships with children families and coworkers.

This full-time position combines responsibilities in our 35-year-old childcare program and Out-of-School Care (OSC) program. In the morning the successful candidate will work as an ECE in the 35 program providing nurturing play-based the afternoon they will transition into an OSC role supporting children in Kindergarten and Grade 1.

Key Responsibilities

Child Development & Programming

• Plan implement and assess developmentally appropriate play-based learning experiences.

• Develop emergent curriculum based on childrens interests and observations.

• Support childrens social-emotional development.

• Incorporate the BC Early Learning Framework into daily programming.

Child Guidance

• Foster positive behaviour using respectful and developmentally appropriate practices.

• Encourage self-regulation and conflict resolution.

Health Safety & Supervision

• Ensure childrens health safety and well-being through active supervision.

• Follow licensing regulations and Fernwood Neighbourhood House policies.

• Maintain health records and incident documentation.

Environment & Daily Care

• Create welcoming and inclusive learning environments.

• Support childrens independence and self-help skills.

• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing learning spaces.

Communication & Professionalism

• Build positive relationships with children families and coworkers.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

• Attend staff meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Valid BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate.

• Current First Aid Certificate.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience working in licensed childcare.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Assets

• Special Needs Educator (SNE) Certificate.

• Additional language skills.

• Training or experience in trauma-informed practice.

• Knowledge of BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check upon hiring.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and move program equipment and furniture.

• Ability to work in a busy active and occasionally noisy environment.

• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

• Frequent standing bending crouching and occasional lifting.

• Ability to work respectfully with diverse children families and community members.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid extended health benefits.

• 100% employer-paid dental plan.

• 5 weeks (25 days) of paid vacation annually.

• 18 paid sick leave days per year.

• Parental and maternity leave top-up.

• 3 paid days of significance per year.

• Eligibility for participation in the Municipal Pension Plan.

All benefits are subject to funding and the terms of the Collective Agreement.

Unionized Position

Fernwood Neighbourhood House is a unionized workplace and this position is part of the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU)bargaining unit.

This position is open to all applicants. This position requires union membership and is covered by the BCGEU Collective Agreement. The successful applicant will become a member of theBCGEUand union dues will be deductedin accordance withthe Collective Agreement.

Fernwood Neighbourhood House is committed toequitablehiring practices and values diversity. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experiences of structural inequity including Black Indigenous People of Colour LGBTQ2IA individuals and those living with disabilities.

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