Magical Forest Educator
The Mayne Island Early Childhood Society (MIECS) is a small, community-based non-profit organization that provides childcare, educational, art, nature, and recreational programming to children and their families living on Mayne Island. Founded in 2008, the organization has grown into a thriving community hub with high-quality, affordable childcare at its core. The newly built Mayne Island Family Place is our home, nestled in the woods beside the Community Centre with daily access to the forest. MIECS enjoys many community partnerships, networks of families and practitioners, and opportunities for learning and growth for all of our islands’ families and children.
Our nature-based, Reggio-inspired, emergent and child-led early learning curriculum inspires community and personal development for the 30+ children we serve. Learning takes place in group care (toddler/3-5yr/school-aged) with generous ratios to support solid foundations and collaboration among our educators.
We are recruiting for an ECE or ECE-IT to join our licensed care team and collaborate in our Salaal and Cedar rooms with children ages 1-6. Other opportunities to facilitate and coordinate parent participation and school-based programs rooted in nature, arts and recreation are also possible for the right fit!
This position requires applicants to live on or relocate to Mayne Island. Support is available to find quality, affordable accommodation and meaningful community connections on our beautiful island.
Qualifications: Basic ECE
Additional Qualifications:Certification with the ECE Registry (ECE or better)
Documented experience nurturing, caring for and guiding children in a childcare setting
Commitment to high quality and curriculum based on the Early Learning Framework
Proven interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of and respect for individual and cultural differences, including a commitment to truth and reconciliation
Familiarity with working in small communities and/or non-profit organizations
Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
Valid First Aid, CPR certification, and Criminal Record Check required upon hiring
Foodsafe certification preferred
Years Experience Required: 2
Position Start Date: Flexible
Hours of Work: Our childcare programs are open 8:30-5:30, Monday-Thursday and our educators collaborate to share opening, closing, cleaning, floor-time and planning responsibilities throughout the week. Additional child and family programming occurs on Fridays and weekends.
The Mayne Island Early Childhood Society (MIECS) is a small, community-based non-profit organization that provides childcare, educational, art, nature, and recreational programming to children and their families living on Mayne Island. Founded in 2008, the organization has grown into a thriving community hub with high-quality, affordable childcare at its core. The newly built Mayne Island Family Place is our home, nestled in the woods beside the Community Centre with daily access to the forest. MIECS enjoys many community partnerships, networks of families and practitioners, and opportunities for learning and growth for all of our islands’ families and children.
Our nature-based, Reggio-inspired, emergent and child-led early learning curriculum inspires community and personal development for the 30+ children we serve. Learning takes place in group care (toddler/3-5yr/school-aged) with generous ratios to support solid foundations and collaboration among our educators.
We are recruiting for an ECE or ECE-IT to join our licensed care team and collaborate in our Salaal and Cedar rooms with children ages 1-6. Other opportunities to facilitate and coordinate parent participation and school-based programs rooted in nature, arts and recreation are also possible for the right fit!
This position requires applicants to live on or relocate to Mayne Island. Support is available to find quality, affordable accommodation and meaningful community connections on our beautiful island.
Qualifications: Basic ECE
Additional Qualifications:Certification with the ECE Registry (ECE or better)
Documented experience nurturing, caring for and guiding children in a childcare setting
Commitment to high quality and curriculum based on the Early Learning Framework
Proven interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of and respect for individual and cultural differences, including a commitment to truth and reconciliation
Familiarity with working in small communities and/or non-profit organizations
Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
Valid First Aid, CPR certification, and Criminal Record Check required upon hiring
Foodsafe certification preferred
Years Experience Required: 2
Position Start Date: Flexible
Hours of Work: Our childcare programs are open 8:30-5:30, Monday-Thursday and our educators collaborate to share opening, closing, cleaning, floor-time and planning responsibilities throughout the week. Additional child and family programming occurs on Fridays and weekends.
Website Mayne Island Early Childhood Society
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