The educator will provide quality care and creative programming for children while maintaining a safe and engaging environment. They will also build positive relationships with families and collaborate with the team to ensure smooth transitions and effective communication.
Date Posted: July 31st, 2026
Position Title: Early Childhood Educator, Support and Inclusion
Location: Cascade YMCA Child Care Center (4343 Smith Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 2V5)
Term: Temporary, Part-Time
Hours: 12 hours per week
Start Date: September 8th, 2026
End Date: March 31st, 2027
$31.56-$32.66 per hour for ECE Certificate (Includes $6 per hour Provincial Wage Enhancement Program)
Reports To: Supervisor
Union: This posting is governed by the collective agreement between YMCA Childcare Centres and BCGEU Local 303
*Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms
Nature & Scope
Early childhood educators (ECE, ECE-IT/ SN) at the YMCA ensure a safe and engaging environment for all children. By adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, they design, and lead activities tailored to the interests and developmental stages of the children in their care. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, and community partners to deliver high-quality childcare within the communities we serve.
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.
We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.
YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at YMCA BC | Fitness, Aquatics, Child Care, Camps & Community Programs [https://www.ymcabc.ca/]
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Candidates must hold a basic ECE certification recognized in British Columbia and possess or be willing to obtain Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certification. A satisfactory criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search is also required.
Market context
In British Columbia, early childhood educator support and inclusion roles are often in demand because programs need staff who can work with diverse learning needs and maintain safe, consistent care. These positions are competitive when candidates already hold BC-recognized ECE certification, current Emergency First Aid, CPR-C, and AED, and can show readiness for inclusion-focused work; on this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification and criminal record check status before submitting.