Hatch Kids Learning Centre offers PreK (30 months to 5 years old) and school-aged (5 to 12 years old) programs in the heart of Richmond, BC. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the emergent curriculum, with a focus on children emotional, social, and academic growth. We are looking for a passionate Educator to join our licensed PreK daycare program.

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of child development, age-appropriate program planning and behaviour management theories. The individual must be flexible in meeting a variety of program needs to create and maintain an inclusive, positive, fun, interactive, engaging, and safe environment.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic team player who will collaborate with educators on their team to create a unique curriculum catered to the children in the program. You are punctual and responsible with valuable organizational and leadership skills. You are fun, engaging, and flexible, but also comfortable with setting classroom limits and expectations.

You are confident in working in a program with up to 25 children ages 30 months to 5 years old and are interested in being a hands-on facilitator in their learning.

Duties Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the team in planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing an emergent curriculum that is enriching, inclusive and developmentally appropriate
- Responsible for the execution of the program, including special events and field trips
- Ensure that the programs adhere to all licensing regulations
- Establishing guidelines for proper supervision of all participants that ensure their safety at all times, including indoor & outdoor time
- Establish positive, safe,



and secure relationships with students, attending to each child’s physical, social, and emotional needs
- Ensure all required documentation is accurate and complete (daily & monthly attendance, emergency drill logs, communication book, etc.)
- Build and maintain positive and professional relationships with families, teachers, licensing officers, community agencies and other service providers
- Document student’s learning progress and communicate with families and the team regarding student progress and development
- Desire to continue to learn and grow as an educator with being in-tune with changing licensing guidelines and educational frameworks and philosophies
- Keeping program facilities and equipment safe, clean, organized, and in good repair (indoor & outdoor)

Requirements
- A valid ECE certificate
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate
- A clear criminal record check
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Minimum 1 year experience working with children ages 30 months to 5 years old
- An up-to-date immunization record

Employment terms
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, rotating shifts from 7:45am to 6pm
- Salary: $20-$26/hour depending on experience plus 4% vacation pay. $6 wage enhancement in addition to this hourly wage if Hatch Kids Learning is approved to be included in this program.

Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English and hold a valid permit to work in Canada. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by email to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates that meet the criteria will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 PreK Daycare Educator (Richmond)
🏢 Hatch Kids Learning Centre
📍 Richmond