Wildwood Child Care Centre

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Early Childhood Program Supervisor

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 Regulation

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 & Perks
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

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

Closing Date
April 1st, 2027 (or until filled)

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📌 Early Childhood Program Supervisor (British Columbia)
🏢 Early Childhood Educators of BC
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