Early Childhood Educator

Job summary

The educator will design and implement an inquiry-based curriculum to foster the intellectual, physical, and emotional growth of young learners. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing environment and building strong partnerships with parents to support student development.

Job details

Early Childhood Educator Temporary Internal Posting Posting Date: October 13, 2026 Closing Date: October 18, 2026 Posting # 2026084 Hours: 2 hours per week October 2026 to June 2027 Salary Wage per hour $33.05 to $34.70 depending on years of service with St. Margaret's School This is a bargaining unit position, in the Professional Employees Association. All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada. Summary St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program. The Junior Kindergarten (JK) teacher is a certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) who embraces inquiry-based learning with an emphasis on developing caring, creative, and curious learners through play and the exploration of the natural environment. By providing safe, joyful, and nurturing spaces, the JK teacher creates an inspiring environment for young girls and facilitates the development of their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Core Competencies Integrity & Trust Service Orientation Adaptability Innovation Resilience Professional Knowledge Communication & Collaboration Duties and Responsibilities Ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning, student progress, and attainment; Work collaboratively with other teachers to design and implement the core curriculum which includes inquiry-based play and Montessori-inspired elements; Plan and maintain spaces that protect the health, security and well-being of children; Contribute towards a well-organized and inspiring environment for young learners; Create learning experiences in areas of motor, language, social, cognitive, and creative arts through specific activities such as: reading or telling stories, teaching songs, creative arts and crafts, dramatic play, playing music, dance and physical fitness, taking the children to local points of interest; Interact with children in small group, large group, and one-to-one settings by directing activities, guiding free play, and assisting children in self-help skills; Being a role model in patience, care, questioning, solving problems and having a love for learning; Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits; Guide and assist children in peaceful resolution of conflicts; building social/emotional and character strengths; Develop strong parent partnerships to effectively meet student and parent needs; Share photos and communications with parents, highlighting the children’s daily activities; Perform other duties as necessary to contribute towards an outstanding JK program and all-girl’s school. Required Education and Experience Valid B.C. certification as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in good standing Current Safety Awareness and First Aid for Childhood Emergencies Certificate. Minimum five (5) years’ experience teaching in a Preschool or Junior Kindergarten classroom Experience in a nature school setting, an asset STEM, Montessori & IB PYP experience, an asset Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrate effective and positive communication skills and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and parents; Ability to work collaboratively as part of an energetic and dedicated team, contributing to an exemplary work environment; Demonstrate strong organizational skills, open-mindedness and personal initiative to ensure a high-quality program; St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources careers@stmarg.ca. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR. Questions email careers@stmarg.ca.

What you’ll do

The educator will design and implement an inquiry-based curriculum to foster the intellectual, physical, and emotional growth of young learners. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing environment and building strong partnerships with parents to support student development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid B.C. certification as an Early Childhood Educator and possess a current First Aid for Childhood Emergencies certificate. A minimum of five years of teaching experience in a preschool or junior kindergarten setting is required.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Safety awareness · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early childhood education
• Inquiry-based learning
• Curriculum design
• Classroom management
• Child development
• Montessori-inspired teaching
• Conflict resolution
• Parent communication
• First aid
• Safety awareness
• STEM
• IB PYP
• Nature-based education
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Patience
• Energetic
• Atlassian Bamboo
• Organizational Skills
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• First Aid
• Adaptability
• Teaching
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Creative Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Physical Fitness
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Leadership Development
• Montessori Education
• Preschool Education
• Boarding School

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Educator
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

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