Job description:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program Leader
Employer: La Vie est Belle Childcare Centre
Employer address: 1103 Confederation Drive
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5Y6
Position name: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program Leader
Location of work: 1103 Confederation Drive
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5Y6
Nature of position: Permanent, full-time (30-40 hours per week)
Wage: $38.00 per hour
Benefits: Extended medical for both employee and dependents
Vacation: 4% to start; 6% if 6 years or longer with the company
How to apply: Please send your cover letter and resume, attention Tracy, by email to tracysamba@hotmail.com (subject line: ECE Program Leader Application)
JOB DUTIES. The following duties will be performed in this position:
- Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children aged 2 to 5, to support and promote their cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.
- Provide responsive care, guidance, and emotional support aligned with the BC Early Learning Framework.
- Support children with diverse learning needs, including those requiring individualized strategies.
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
- Maintain accurate documentation of observations and assessments.
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children according to the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation (BC Reg 332/2007).
- Communicate effectively with families and team members.
- Participate in program meetings, collaboration discussions, and professional development.
- Supervise, coordinate activities of, and support early childhood educator assistants.
REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:
- Valid BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate or proof of enrollment/in-progress training with completion no later than January 31, 2026. Program length must be equivalent to at least 2 years of full-time schooling.
- Valid BC Infant & Toddler (ECE IT) Certificate or proof of enrollment/in-progress training.
- BC Special Needs (ECE SN) Certificate is preferred.
- At least six months of experience working in a licensed childcare environment is required.
- Additional teaching experience is preferred.
- Experience supporting children with developmental and/or behavioural needs is preferred.
- Additional experience and/or certification in arts and crafts is preferred.
- Team management experience is preferred.
- First Aid & CPR-C (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check.
- English is required for communication, documentation, and licensing compliance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Flexibility and reliability.
We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
