Early Childhood Educator – Infant Toddler (ECE IT)
Location: Maple Montessori Childcare, 22461 North Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C.
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Maple Montessori Childcare is seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Early Childhood Educator – Infant Toddler (ECE IT) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers while supporting their growth, well-being, and early learning experiences.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Infant Toddler (ECE IT) Certification.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a licensed infant toddler childcare setting.
- Current First Aid Certification.
- Valid Criminal Record Check.
- Strong understanding of child development, licensing regulations, and best practices for infant and toddler care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
- Ability to maintain a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Language Requirement
- Fluent English language skills (spoken and written) are required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, colleagues, and regulatory agencies.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and language development of infants and toddlers.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that promotes learning through meaningful experiences.
- Build positive and respectful relationships with children and families.
- Observe, document, and communicate children's development and progress.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required by licensing regulations.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in care.
- Support daily routines including feeding, diapering, toileting, rest periods, and transitions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Collaborate with fellow educators to support program planning and implementation.
- Follow all childcare licensing regulations, health and safety policies, and centre procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and ongoing training.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom culture.
What We Are Looking For
- A caring and patient educator who genuinely enjoys working with infants and toddlers.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Professional, dependable, and reliable work ethic.
- Ability to take initiative and contribute positively to the centre's culture and environment.
- Commitment to providing high-quality early learning and care.
Please Note: Only candidates who hold a valid BC Early Childhood Educator Infant Toddler (ECE IT) Certification will be considered for this position.
IMPORTANT: This position is STRICTLY for a certified Early Childhood Educator – Infant Toddler (ECE IT). Applications from ECE Assistants (ECEA) or Early Childhood Educators (ECE) without Infant Toddler certification will not be considered.
Please send your resume to: [email protected]
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
Experience:
- ECE IT: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
