We are hiring certified Early Childhood Educators — both ECE Basic and ECE Infant/Toddler (ECEIT) — to join our team.
WHERE THE JOB IS — AND HOW TO GET THERE
The school is at 107 Church Street, Britannia Beach, BC — on the Sea-to-Sky corridor between Vancouver and Squamish. Easy commute from:
- Squamish — 10-15 min via Hwy 99
- Lions Bay — 15 min
- Furry Creek — 5 min
- West Vancouver — 30 min
- North Vancouver — 35 min
For those who'd rather skip the commute, we have on-site housing available (~15% below local market rate). More on that below.
WHY TEACHERS STAY HERE
We could list the perks — but the real reason is harder to put in a bullet: our philosophy puts staff wellbeing first. Children thrive when their educators are well. That's not a slogan; it's how we make decisions.
Concretely:
- Owners on the floor every day. You see us, talk to us, ask us things. No corporate layer to navigate.
- A small program. 12 infant-toddler spaces + 16 spaces for ages 3-5. Low ratios. Real planning time during the work day, not after-hours.
- A team that operates like a family.
THE PROFESSIONAL DEAL — ACTUAL NUMBERS
- Wage: From $30/hr (ECE Basic) or From $31/hr (ECEIT) — effective, with full BC ECE Wage Enhancement
- 4 weeks paid time off per year: 1 week Spring Break + 1 week Summer Break + 2 weeks vacation. Most BC daycares give 2 weeks total. We give 4.
- 5 paid sick / personal days per year, separate from vacation
- Extended health care + dental care, rare in small BC daycares. We have both.
WHAT THE WORK LOOKS LIKE
- Brand-new purpose-built facility on the Britannia Beach waterfront
- Daily outdoor time built into the curriculum — ocean on one side, mountains on the other
- Small program means you actually know every child and every family by name
- Real planning time during the work day
- Hwy 99 corridor — your commute is the most beautiful in BC
FOR CANDIDATES WHO WANT IT: ON-SITE HOUSING
We have access an on-site apartment in Britannia Beach for staff members who want it — ~15% below local market rate. We facilitate landlord approval so you skip the BC rental hunt entirely. Optional, not required.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Valid BC ECE Certificate to Practice (Basic ECE OR Infant/Toddler) — OR Ontario RECE willing to transfer — OR provisional BC ECE/ECEIT completing your 500-hour work experience
- First Aid + CPR Level B (or willing to obtain before your start date)
- Clean Criminal Record Check for working with children
- Reliable transportation from Squamish, North Vancouver, or anywhere on the Sea-to-Sky corridor — OR interest in our on-site housing option
- Most importantly: someone who wants to stay. We hire for the long game.
NEWCOMERS WITH INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS — WELCOME.
If you trained outside Canada and are in the BC ECE Registry credential-review process, talk to us.
ONTARIO RECEs — WELCOME.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume and a short note (2-3 sentences) telling us:
- Which certification you hold (ECE Basic, ECEIT, or both)
- When you'd ideally start
- Whether you commute from Squamish, North Van, the corridor, OR are interested in our on-site housing
We know what most childcare job ads look like in 2026: "competitive wages" with no number, "passionate team" with 40% annual turnover, "great culture" with no specifics. We tried to write the opposite. If we sound like the team you've been looking for, hit apply.
Waves & Wonders Early Learning Academy
107 Church Street, Britannia Beach, BC
Pay: $30.00-$31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
