Magical Forest Educator

Responsibilities

• Provide support, resources and leadership to ensure the provision of safe and nurturing care to young children in a group setting, in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the daycare
• Create and maintain a welcoming, emotionally safe, respectful and inclusive environment
• Maintain confidentiality within daycare and community
• Provide for the physical needs of the children including diapering, toileting, feeding, napping and medication administration as needed
• Ensure safety and overall well-being of all children in care
• Positive communication with families
• Maintain all required records and logs for licensing purposes and operate in strict compliance with the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Maintain appropriate health and safety standards in the playroom
• Work with staff team to maintain appropriate supplies and resources for the playroom
• Participate in the development of special events and programs as required
• Participate in staff and team meetings and staff training sessions as required
• Fulfill other duties as required

Are you:

• Curious and passionate about nature education?
• Excited by the potential for community and collaboration?
• Committed to a lifestyle that aligns with your values?
• An Early Childhood Educator looking for a positive change?
• Interested in magical memories with children?

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 island’s 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 connection on our beautiful island.

• 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
• Food Safe certification preferred