The Opportunity: We are looking for a full-time early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our 3-5 Child Care Program at our Lynn Creek Community Centre location.

Our approach to child care is play-based and family-centered with a focus on each child's social-emotional learning and well-being.

We aim to go beyond licensing requirements with a better than required child-to-staff ratio, and we stay current with the latest standards and best practices in early childhood development.

Our centers are equipped with high-quality play equipment, including natural play and art materials.

What we Offer: A permanent full-time position: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 7-hour shifts between 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. $22.00 - 27.00 per hour, depending on experience; this does not include the $6.00 per hour BC Wage Enhancement, which is paid to staff who hold the eligible certificates.

Extended health & dental benefits.

Professional development opportunities. A warm, supportive Parkgate Society team.

Close to public transit (Phibbs Exchange). A beautiful north Vancouver setting, close to parks, beaches, mountain trails, Bridgman Park and all kinds of amenities. A shared space at Lynn Creek Community Centre, with excellent programs and fitness facilities offered by the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission.

What You'll Do: Keep children safe and well supervised at all times and in every space, including the playground and outdoors.

Take an active part in all of the children's activities, including those that involve physical movement.

Work with your team to plan and lead activities that speak children's creativity & learning and support each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, in line with the BC Early Learning Framework and the Code of Ethics.

Recognize & respond to each child's needs using developmentally appropriate, positive guidance.

Check each child in and out daily using our app, keeping attendance and ratios accurate.





Connect warmly and with empathy with families at drop-off and pick-up and note anything they share in the daily logbook.

Review the daily logbook and confidential documentation book at the start and end of each shift; adding details of the day.

Keep in regular touch with your team, other staff & families, in-person and through our communication apps.

Be a full and consistent team member in caring for the children and in running the program and centre, using reflective, open communication.

Lead monthly fire drills, which include exiting by the stairs from the third floor with all children and staff.

Make sure the program always follows child care licensing regulations and centre policies.

Take on other duties as assigned by the Child Care Supervisor or Manager.

What You will bring: A valid Early Childhood Educator certificate. A current child care first aid certificate. A explicit criminal records check for vulnerable persons.

At least two (2) years experience in a licensed group child care setting in BC.

Eligibility to work in Canada.

It would be a bonus if you also have a Special Needs Certificate and FOODSAFE Certificate.

How to Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for this role to .

This position will remain open until filled.

For more information, please check us out at parkgatesociety.ca.

About Parkgate Community Services Society: Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre and satellite locations east of the Seymour River.

We provide services to youth and seniors and we operate an extensive child care and family services program.

With more than one hundred people on staff over the course of the year, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work and play.

We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired and community-supported.

📌 Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Ages 3-5 (North Vancouver)
🏢 Parkgate Community Services Society
📍 North Vancouver