Wildwood Child Care Centre

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Employment Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Working Hours

40

Type Of Child Care

Other: Preschool and Before and After Care

Position Start

As soon as possible

WILDWOOD CHILD CARE CENTRE

JOB POSTING

Early Childhood Program Supervisor

Wildwood Child Care Centre

- NOC 42202
- North Vancouver, BC
- Permanent, Full time

Employer

Wildwood Child Care Centre

Address

4000 Inlet Crescent, North Vancouver, BC V7G 2R2

Work location

On site at the address above

Position title

Early Childhood Program Supervisor

NOC code

42202

Reports to

Centre Director

Employment type

Permanent, full-time

Hours of work

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shifts scheduled within the centre's operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wage

$36.00 to $42.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Vacancies

1

Start date

As soon as possible

Language of work

English

About Wildwood Child Care Centre

Wildwood Child Care Centre is a licensed childcare facility in North Vancouver, BC. We provide early childhood education and care for children from infancy through school age, with a strong emphasis on nature-based and play-based learning. Our practice is guided by the British Columbia Early Learning Framework (ELF), which views children as capable, curious and full of potential.

Position Overview

Wildwood is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Program Supervisor to lead pedagogy and program quality across our centre.

The Program

Supervisor plans and leads ELF-informed programming, supervises and mentors ECEs and ECE assistants, and acts as the person in charge when the Centre Director is absent.

This is a hands-on, child-facing leadership role. It combines daily direct work with children, pedagogical leadership of the educator team, and responsibility for documentation and licensing compliance.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pedagogical Leadership and the BC Early Learning Framework

- Lead the planning and delivery of emergent, play-based and nature-based programs grounded in the BC Early Learning Framework (ELF)
- Plan experiences across the ELF areas of early learning: well-being and belonging; exploration and creativity; languages and literacies; and social responsibility and diversity
- Lead pedagogical narration: observe, document and interpret children's learning, and use it with colleagues and families to inform planning
- Facilitate regular critical reflection and planning meetings with the educator team




- Support educators to embed Indigenous perspectives, ways of knowing and reconciliation in daily practice, in partnership with local First Nations resources where appropriate
- Ensure programs meet the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation and the centre's curriculum philosophy

Child Supervision and Care
- Provide attentive, responsive care and supervision of children during all program hours
- Guide children in healthy routines, including eating, hygiene, rest and social behaviour
- Identify signs of developmental, behavioural or emotional concerns and communicate them to families and the Director
- Coordinate with families and community professionals, such as Supported Child Development consultants, to plan inclusive supports for children with additional needs
- Ensure the physical safety and emotional well-being of all children at all times

Staff Leadership and Mentorship
- Supervise, guide and mentor ECEs and ECE assistants in daily program delivery
- Act as person in charge of the centre in the Director's absence, including managing ratios, staff coverage and incident response
- Assist with staff scheduling to maintain licensing ratios and group sizes
- Orient new staff to centre routines, policies and ELF-based practice
- Supervise and evaluate ECE practicum students from post-secondary programs
- Provide input on staff performance, training needs and program quality to the Director

Family and Community Engagement
- Build respectful relationships with families and share their children's learning regularly
- Lead parent meetings, program events and family engagement initiatives
- Act as the main point of contact for families on programming and child progress

Digital Documentation and Administration
- Maintain attendance, incident reports and developmental records using the centre's digital childcare platform (for example, Lillio, Storypark or brightwheel)
- Create digital learning stories and portfolios and share them with families through the platform
- Communicate with staff and families through email, messaging apps and video calls
- Use cloud-based tools (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365) for program plans, schedules and shared records
- Complete online professional development and manage certification renewals through the BC ECE Registry online portal
- Maintain licensing compliance and help prepare for licensing inspections

Skills And Attributes





- Working knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and pedagogical narration
- Ability to plan and lead emergent, play-based and nature-based programs
- Leadership skills to supervise, mentor and support educators and practicum students
- Clear communication with children, families and colleagues
- Commitment to inclusive practice, cultural safety and reconciliation
- Organized and reliable; able to work independently and as part of a team

DIGITAL SKILLS
- Comfortable after training for using online childcare platforms for attendance, documentation and family communication
- Able with training to create digital documentation, including photos, learning stories and portfolios
- Proficient with email, video conferencing and cloud tools such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
- With training able to complete online training and manage certification through the BC ECE Registry portal

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications

- Early Childhood Education certificate or diploma recognized under the BC Child Care Licensing Regulatio
- ECE certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator in a licensed childcare setting
- Experience in a supervisory, lead or senior ECE role is an asset
- Infant/Toddler Educator and/or Special Needs Educator certification is an asset
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain before start
- Criminal Record Check satisfactory under the Child Care Licensing Regulation

Years Experience Required 2 Salary & Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

- Wage of $36.00 to $42.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Permanent, full-time position at 40 hours per week
- Medical benefits, insurance benefits
- Vacation pay and statutory holidays as per the BC Employment Standards Act
- Paid professional development and support for ECE certification renewal
- A supportive team in a nature-based, ELF-informed program

Details

Name Of Facility

Wildwood Child Care Centre

Region

Vancouver Coastal Health

Contact Info

Cathi Wetsch

Phone: (phone hidden)

[email protected]

Address

PO Box

North Vancouver, British Columbia

V7H 2Y8

Posted On

September 25th, 2026

Application Information

Closing Date

April 1st, 2027 (or until filled)

Instructions

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with "Early Childhood Program Supervisor" in the subject line.

Wildwood Child Care Centre is committed to an inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including youth, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and newcomers to Canada. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Resumes will only be accepted via email. Please do not drop off resumes or visit the centre in person.

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