Job Description
The Opportunity
Are you a mature Christian who is passionate about providing high-quality and culturally diverse Early Years programming? Do you want to spend your days planning, developing, and leading children in stimulating activities to promote holistic growth? Are you a highly adaptable and flexible individual who values, demonstrates, and fosters teamwork? If so, this position might be of great interest to you. With your extensive knowledge of BC’s Early Learning Framework and Early Years Service Framework, you will help plan and assess, and then implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the well-being of each child. You will also use your strong interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with the all staff, and the children and their families—some of which will be in early stages of recovery—providing advocacy and referrals in in a trauma-informed and women-centered way. You will also act as a lead when working with ECAs and non-ECE staff. If you have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ, 2 or more years of related work experience, a BC ECE Certificate, and a class 5 driver’s license this could be a great fit!
You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.
This is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. For a copy of the full job description, click here. The starting salary range for this position is $25.01-$27.33 with a $6 wage enhancement.
Who We Are
Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation, and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled para-medical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.
What You’ll Need
If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:
be legally entitled to work in Canada
be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values
agree with our Statement of Faith
be willing to provide, as a condition of employment, a current criminal record check, with vulnerable sector search, if you are the successful candidate.
possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and submit a current driver’s abstract.
How to Apply
To submit your cover letter and résumé by March 10, 2025, click on the "Apply for this position" button on the right panel of this page. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Bethany Cheung, Partner, Talent Management at bcheung@ugm.ca. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, especially from Inuit, First Nations & Metis individuals. Due to the nature of the clients we serve, only female applicants will be considered for this position.
Are you a mature Christian who is passionate about providing high-quality and culturally diverse Early Years programming? Do you want to spend your days planning, developing, and leading children in stimulating activities to promote holistic growth? Are you a highly adaptable and flexible individual who values, demonstrates, and fosters teamwork? If so, this position might be of great interest to you. With your extensive knowledge of BC’s Early Learning Framework and Early Years Service Framework, you will help plan and assess, and then implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the well-being of each child. You will also use your strong interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with the all staff, and the children and their families—some of which will be in early stages of recovery—providing advocacy and referrals in in a trauma-informed and women-centered way. You will also act as a lead when working with ECAs and non-ECE staff. If you have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ, 2 or more years of related work experience, a BC ECE Certificate, and a class 5 driver’s license this could be a great fit!
You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.
This is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. For a copy of the full job description, click here. The starting salary range for this position is $25.01-$27.33 with a $6 wage enhancement.
Who We Are
Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation, and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled para-medical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.
What You’ll Need
If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:
be legally entitled to work in Canada
be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values
agree with our Statement of Faith
be willing to provide, as a condition of employment, a current criminal record check, with vulnerable sector search, if you are the successful candidate.
possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and submit a current driver’s abstract.
How to Apply
To submit your cover letter and résumé by March 10, 2025, click on the "Apply for this position" button on the right panel of this page. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Bethany Cheung, Partner, Talent Management at bcheung@ugm.ca. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, especially from Inuit, First Nations & Metis individuals. Due to the nature of the clients we serve, only female applicants will be considered for this position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Early Childhood Educator Plus (Permanent, Full-Time) position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.