Saplings Outdoor Program
ECE Educator in Outdoor Program
North Vancouver, British Columbia•Full-time
CA$22 - CA$25 hourly
CA$22 - CA$25 hourly
About the Job
Preschool Educator
Saplings Outdoor Program – North Shore
Full-Time | Starting September 2026
Full-Time | Starting September 2026
Our preschool programs serve children aged 2.5–5 years. While our centres have an indoor base, we remain deeply committed to outdoor learning. Our programs regularly access nearby green spaces and parks, and educators must feel confident and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
At Saplings, we believe childhood should be rooted in connection to nature, meaningful relationships, and play-based learning. We are a learning organization that invests in our educators through ongoing training, professional development, and reflective practice.
For more information about our programs and philosophy, please visit our website: www.saplingsoutdoorprogram.ca
For more information about our programs and philosophy, please visit our website: www.saplingsoutdoorprogram.ca
Position Details:
- Full-time position.
- Shift pattern to be confirmed.
- Start date: September 7th 2026.
- Mandatory paid training: Week of August 31st, 2026 (candidates must be available).
Wage:
- $22–$25 per hour depending on experience.
- Plus $6 per hour ECE Wage Enhancement (if applicable).
Qualifications:
- Valid ECE or ECEA certification.
- Experience working with children aged 3–5 years.
- Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B and AED, or willingness to obtain prior to start.
- Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
- Strong understanding of child development and play-based pedagogy.
All successful candidates will be required to:
- Complete appropriate Criminal Record Checks.
- Submit immunization declaration documentation.
- Provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and facilitate engaging, play-based learning experiences.
- Support inquiry-based and child-led exploration.
- Supervise children indoors and outdoors with active engagement.
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments in outdoor environments.
- Build respectful, collaborative relationships with families.
- Document children’s learning through observations and pedagogical narration.
- Maintain licensing compliance and professional standards.
- Contribute positively to a reflective, team-based culture.
What We Offer:
- Paid professional development and training.
- Regular in-house and guest-led workshops.
- Extended health and dental benefits.
- A collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
- The opportunity to help build and shape a new centre.
About Saplings Outdoor Program
Saplings Outdoor Program is a nature-based program located in West Vancouver for children ages 2.5-9 years old. The main purpose of our program is to provide children with an opportunity to connect with the environment in a safe and enjoyable way. Nature is a child’s best education.