Paragon Kids

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Employment Type Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5

Working Hours 7.5

Type Of Child Care Infant/Toddler

Position Start October 1st, 2026

Join a team where children are seen, relationships matter and educators are trusted to make ideas happen. At Paragon Kids, we believe early childhood education should be more than a schedule of activities. We create environments where children can explore, wonder, connect, take risks, build confidence and be Perfectly Unique.

We are looking for a Lead Educator who is ready to take an active leadership role within their classroom and become an important part of our team. As a Lead Educator, you will help create a warm, engaging, and thoughtfully planned environment where children feel safe, capable, and connected.

You will work alongside your teaching team to develop an emergent, nature-based curriculum that responds to children's interests, ideas, questions and development.

This role is about more than leading the classroom. We are looking for someone who can lead through relationships, example, communication and accountability.

Qualifications Post Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications Experince in a class lead role or experinces in mentorships and leaderships with co-workers

Years Experience Required 4

Required Experience

- Holds a valid ECE or ECE IT/SN certification recognized in British Columbia
- Has experience working in an early learning environment
- Is confident taking initiative and making thoughtful decisions
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Can lead a team while remaining approachable and collaborative
- Is organized and able to manage the many moving parts of a classroom




- Understands that behaviour is communication and approaches children with curiosity and respect
- Enjoys spending time outdoors and sees nature as an important part of children's learning
- Is reflective and open to learning and growing
- Can receive feedback professionally and use it to improve
- Takes accountability for their role and responsibilities
- Is reliable, dependable and consistent
- Is passionate about creating meaningful experiences rather than simply "keeping children busy"

Salary & Benefits Salary: $23.00-$25.00 Benefits

- In house Professional Development Training once a month
- Extended Health Advantages
- Staff Housing if applicable
- Professional Development Fund
- Two Weeks Vacation

Additional Information At Paragon, we want educators to feel that they are part of something, not simply filling a position.

We Value

- Nature-based learning
- Emergent curriculum
- Children's voices and ideas
- Strong educator relationships
- Professional growth
- Team collaboration
- Creativity and initiative
- Reflection and continuous improvement
- A calm, welcoming environment for children and educators

We are continuously looking at how we can do things better — and we want educators who are excited to grow with us. If you're an educator who believes children deserve to be respected, heard, challenged, supported and celebrated, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction telling us why Paragon's approach to early learning interests you.

We are looking for more than someone who can fill a schedule.

We're looking for someone who wants to help make Paragon happen.

Details

Name Of Facility Paragon Kids

Region Vancouver Coastal Health

Contact Info Alannah Kenny

Phone: (phone hidden)

[email protected]

Address 1-40137 Government Road

Squamish, BC

V8B 1H0

Website Paragon Kids Childcare

Posted On September 9th, 2026

Application Information

Closing Date until filled

Instructions Please fill out this online application - form.jotform.com/231618633001243

or email your ressume.

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📌 Classroom Lead Educator (Squamish)
🏢 Early Childhood Educators of BC
📍 Squamish