Blackberry Lane Preschool Society

Please view the information below for a detailed 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 details below.

Employment Type: Part Time

Hours Per Week: 16-40

Working Hours: 8-4:30

Type Of Child Care: Other: Infant/Toddler and Ages 3-5

Position Start: As soon as possible

Blackberry Lane Children’s Centre, located on beautiful Denman Island, is hiring! We are looking for Part-Time or Full-Time ECEs and ECEAs to come play, learn, and grow with us at Blackberry Lane.

Are you an energetic, caring, and creative Early Childhood Educator who believes that every day should include a little magic and a lot of laughter? Blackberry Lane Children's Center is a small, community oriented centre where children explore, friendships bloom and imaginations soar. Our centre is a warm, joyful space, purpose-built in 2021, where children thrive and educators are valued. Join our collaborative team and help us nurture young minds in alignment with our mission, vision, and core values.

About Blackberry Lane:

We currently run 3 Multi-Age Programs.

We believe in small groups, big adventures, and strong relationships — and we operate with enhanced staffing ratios to ensure a supported work environment .

Additional Qualifications:

- A current ECE or ECEA Certification
- Experience leading groups of children ages 0-12
- Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and BC Child Care Licensing Regulations
- A valid First Aid Certificate
- pro active communication skills and a team player




- Passion for outdoor learning and community driven

The Successful candidate will be required to provide 2 satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Record check.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

- Permanent position
- Full-time or Part-time
- $25 per hour starting wage for ECE’S
- $6/hour additional Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement (ECEWE) for ECEs
- Schedule: Monday to Friday , excluding stat holidays
- Paid Career development
- 4% annual Vacation Pay

Our location on Denman Island in the Comox Valley, B.C. requires that applicants have secure housing on Denman Island or have reliable transportation to and from the Buckley Bay ferry terminal as the BC Transit system does not have a schedule that aligns with the required ferries.

Address: 1100B NW Rd, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0

Website: denmankids.ca

Posted On: July 23rd, 2026

Closing Date: November 1st, 2026 (or until filled)

Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each employment posting independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

Thank you for your interest and application.

Qualifications: Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications: ECE, ECEA or BC Teaching Degree.

Salary & Benefits: Starting wage of $25/hr. Wage adjusted to reflect education and experience.

Name Of Facility: Blackberry Lane Preschool Society

Region: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Contact Info: Blackberry Lane Children's Centre

Phone: (phone hidden)

[email protected]

Address: 1100B NW Rd, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0

Website: denmankids.ca

Posted On: July 23rd, 2026

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