Early Childhood Studio Educator

Competition Number S181387P

Position Title Early Childhood Studio Educator

Position Number S99114

Employee Group Staff

Position Status Regular Full-Time

Start Date 06/02/2025

End Date (if applicable)

Department Children’s Centre

Additional Notes

Location North Vancouver

Working with us

Capilano University’s Children’s Centre is a vibrant and inspiring workplace where a passion for early childhood education meets a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and inclusion. Guided by the Reggio Emilia pedagogical approach, we honor children and families as active participants in education. Here, educators co-construct curriculum with children, materials, and place; here living inquiries take life and allow us to respond collectively to problems and curiosities generated in their daily lives. The Children’s Centre works in partnership with the Centre for Research and Childhood Studies acting as an academic living laboratory where educators, atelierista, pedagogist, students, faculty, children and families are in collaborative, generative and reciprocal partnerships that inform curriculum and course development.

As a member of our dedicated team, you will be part of a supportive community that values diversity, mutual respect, and teamwork, while also celebrating your unique contributions as an educator. Our brand new, licensed, accredited facility is thoughtfully designed to inspire both children and staff, providing the resources and environment to implement innovative, relationship-centered teaching practices. At the Children’s Centre, we prioritize professional growth, offering opportunities for ongoing learning and development to support your career aspirations.

As part of Capilano University, you’ll enjoy a workplace culture that emphasizes well-being, work-life balance, and a commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Joining our team means being part of a larger mission to shape thoughtful and engaged youth of the future, while creating meaningful educational experiences that inspire lifelong learning. Your passion for early childhood education will be celebrated, your professional journey will be supported, and your impact will be transformative.

Discover a workplace where your dedication to pedagogical work is celebrated, and your contributions make a lasting impact. Apply now to join Capilano University’s Children’s Centre team and help shape the next generation of learners!

About the role

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Early Childhood Studio Educator is an Early Childhood Care and Education position in the Capilano University Children’s Centres that is deeply immersed in work with children and enhances the work of the atelierista in the studios and in the centres. The position works collaboratively with other educators, and with the Centre for Research and Childhood Studies. The Studio Educator works closely with the ECCE faculty atelierista in the studio(s), in large artistic events in the Children’s Centres, collaboratories with ECCE students, and in intersection with ECCE atelierista studies and arts-focused courses (such as EDUC 373, 476, and 477). The position reports to the Director of the Children’s Centres and to the Dean of the faculty of Education, Health and Human Development.

Educators demonstrate sound ethical and professional practices, which reflect the ECEBC Code of Ethics and the BC Early Learning Framework. They are in dialogue with, and guided by, the Early Learning Frameworks focus on 1) well-being and belonging, 2) engagement with others, materials and the world, 3) communication and literacies, and 4) identities, social responsibility and diversity in daily classroom practice. ECEs and the Children’s Centre stand as allies with the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society, working in all ways to honour the Indigenous Early Learning and Care Framework in daily practice.

The Children’s Centre works in partnership with the Centre for Research and Childhood Studies acting as an academic, living laboratory where educators, atelierista, pedagogist, students, faculty, children and families are in collaborative, generative and reciprocal partnerships that inform curriculum and course development. The Early Childhood Studio Educator works closely with the atelierista in curriculum formation processes and actively engages in the mentorship of Early Childhood Educators and students, bringing artistic pedagogies to life.

SOME ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists the atelierista in developing studio spaces and enacting artistic pedagogies in both the classrooms and the studios.
• Co-creates a nurturing, inclusive and rich early learning environment in both the classrooms and the studios for children from infancy to 5 years old in dialogue with the atelierista and Children’s Centre’s Pedagogical Commitments.
• Curates and maintains an aesthetic, organized, clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Respects the diversity, beliefs, and cultural practices of all families and draws on their strength and knowledge.

Experience, competencies & qualifications

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an Early Childhood Education diploma program (which includes the Early Childhood Education certificate, Special Needs Education license and/or Infant/Toddler Education license).
• Minimum of two years of directly related studio experience intensively working with an atelierista and a pedagogist within a childcare centre (or other early years setting).

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

• Current Early Childhood Education certificate, Special Needs Education license and/or Infant/Toddler Education license.
• A valid safety oriented first-aid certificate.
• Record of immunization per Ministry of Health guidelines.
• In accordance with the BC Criminal Review Act, must provide a current, clear criminal record check.

For more information

For more information, please see the complete job description.

Benefits

At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Days and Hours of Work

The Children’s Centre is open from 8am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Shifts will vary based on departmental needs and may include working evenings and weekends.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group 22

Salary

$5764 per month based on 37.5 hours per week (with increments up to $6481)

Union MoveUP

Job Open Date 05/13/2025

Job Close Date 05/20/2025

Open Until Filled No

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