Childcare Educator Float- Infant Toddler Program
(Internal/External)
The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) builds healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change.
ANHBC is the legal entity and umbrella organization made up of eight neighbourhood houses, an outdoor camp and central services. We operate more than 300 community-based programs and services for a diversity of participants. At ANHBC, we are committed to Reconciliation, Decolonization and Anti-racism. Together with community, we build strong and supportive relationships at welcoming and inclusive sites throughout Metro Vancouver. To learn more about ANHBC, visit www.anhbc.org
ANHBC is currently seeking qualified candidates who share ANHBC’s values to join our Kitsilano Neighbourhood House team. Neighbourhood houses are highly collaborative with a strong team framework. The right people for these positions are passionate about community development, social justice, and are values-aligned with our organization.
ABOUT YOU
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is looking for enthusiastic, mature, dedicated, and effective team members to work in our Childcare Programs for children aged 0-36 months old. The successful candidate will have excellent guiding and caring skills and the ability to work in a diverse, multicultural, and energetic environment.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a float staff, your time will be shared across our childcare programs, with the majority of your time prioritized to our Maple Infant and Toddler programs.
Using a team approach a Childcare Educator provides a developmentally appropriate Reggio inspired and inclusive quality Daycare Program for children. A Childcare Educator performs all of the following duties:
Curriculum Design
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- Ensure curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices are in place in the daycare
- Co-create programming with the staff team and children
- Use innovative methods for documentation and curriculum design such as the use of anecdotal observations, finished products, photographs, and written dialogue
- Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss program curriculum and work competencies
- Interact with children and staff to encourage their involvement in activities
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habitsHave an understanding of typical developmental pathways
Safety
- Be informed of and follow all licensing regulations and requirements
- Use positive methods of discipline that is child-centered and respectful
- Classroom monitoring Ensure room is clean and toys are disinfected, furniture, equipment and toys are safe for children and cleaning products or medicines are kept where children cannot get to them
Community Culture
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- Contributes as a reliable team player by communicating clearly, assisting colleagues when needed, and helping the team meet shared goals
- Be available to connect families with community resources
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers
- Establish and maintain good communications with families
- Work collaboratively with volunteers and practicum students
- May be required to work in other Kits House childcare programs to ensure continuity of care & ensure licensing regulations are met
- Perform other duties (as needed)
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
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- Minimum 1 year Experience in licensed childcare
- Valid ECE Certification
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Minimum age 19 years (as per licensing regulations)
HOURS & LOCATION
This is a regular part-time position ranging from 30 to 35 hours per week. and requires a consistent in-person presence at Maple Childcare Centre, Kitsilano Neighborhood House – 1530 Maple St, Vancouver.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive benefits package including vacation, paid sick time, group medical and pension and professional development opportunities; $22 – $22.77. per hour plus $6/ECE Wage Enhancement, Annual Salary from $40,195 to $41,602 band C2, depending on skills and experience level.
Submit resumes and covering letters.
Please submit your application by May 15, 2026, to: childcareadmin@kitshouse.org
***NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE***
The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities to consider applying for the position.
We acknowledge that our houses, camp and central services office are situated on the stolen, traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people including the Musqueam, Squamish, Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Tsawwassen and Sto:lo Nations.
ANHBC Member Houses: Alex NH, Cedar Cottage NH, Frog Hollow NH, Gordon NH, Kitsilano NH, Mount Pleasant NH, South Vancouver NH, and Sasamat Outdoor Center