Educators

The heart of what we do

Educators are the heart of what we do at UBC Child Care, a unique early childhood education operation that serves students, faculty and staff in the UBC Vancouver community.

We are always on the lookout for talented, creative, inspired and engaged educators who are keen to provide rich experiences for the diverse children in our care.

Competitive wages

We offer strong and competitive wages for all staff. Plus, we participate in BC’s Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement program (ECE-WE) to offer increased wages for educators.

Great benefits

UBC offers a 100% employer-paid benefits package, which includes:

  • Four weeks paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Extended health and dental
  • Professional development funding

Union membership

Educators are part of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), with a strong collective agreement and pension plan.

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Job openings

We’re currently hiring for the following positions, with several opportunities for each:

  • Infant Toddler (IT) educators—full-time and part-time positions available
  • Early Childhood Educators (ECE)
  • School Age (SA) educators
  • Auxiliary educators
  • On-call auxiliary educators—full employer-paid benefits with 20 hours worked per week

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Submit your cover letter and resume for one of these positions.

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Who we’re looking for

Qualities

The candidates we’re looking for must have and show documented evidence of:

  • A commitment to ongoing learning, self-reflection and professional development.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, colleagues and parents/guardians—with a solid English-language proficiency.
  • Effective skills with program and curriculum planning and implementation—with an emphasis on planning high-quality, responsive programs and curriculum.
  • A collegial, collaborative and flexible approach and attitude.
  • Ability and interest in working effectively in a team environment.
  • A commitment to the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC) Code of Ethics.
  • Engagement with exploring and implementing the goals in BC’s Early Learning Framework.
  • For Senior Educator applicants: the desire and ability to inspire, engage and motivate junior educators.

Candidates should be able to carry out all assigned duties. However, UBC and UBC Child Care are committed to accessibility for employees, and together we are working to reduce barriers to accessibility and support equitable participation in the workplace. Learn more about the accessibility services, programs and resources available to staff at UBC. 

Qualifications

Minimum required qualifications

The minimum required qualifications are: 

  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification with a preference for Post-Basic certification, either Infant-Toddler (IT) or Special Needs (SN) and/or:
  • A post-secondary degree in Early Childhood Education

Candidates should be able to carry out all assigned duties. However, UBC and UBC Child Care are committed to accessibility for employees, and together we are working to reduce barriers to accessibility and support equitable participation in the workplace. Learn more about the accessibility services, programs and resources available to staff at UBC. 

Additional required qualifications

Additional qualifications that you are required to hold and, during the interview process, provide proof of: 

  • Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
  • Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC) membership.

Successful applicants will also be asked to complete a criminal record check form (we do not accept existing criminal record checks). You also must provide proof of participation in the BC Ministry of Health Immunization program.

Please be prepared to provide copies of all diplomas, degrees and certifications as part of the interview process.

UBC—one of BC’s best places to work

By joining UBC Child Care, you’re not just becoming part of an incredible team of educators, you’re joining a community of engaged students, faculty and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

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