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Early Childhood Educator

@ Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy

Richmond, British Columbia

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Overview

Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy is hiring an Early Childhood Educator for its Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7 program, following BC's redesigned curriculum. The role involves planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities and caring for children in a safe, supportive environment. Salary is based on experience, with eligibility for the Wage Enhancement Program.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
  • Provide a warm, safe, responsive environment for all children
  • Guide and care for children in a positive, compassionate way
  • Maintain teamwork and communication with staff
  • Build interpersonal relationships with parents

Requirements summary:

  • Valid ECE Certificate and First Aid Certificate
  • Valid criminal record check
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Two recent references
  • Strong English communication skills
  • Good work ethic, flexibility, and adherence to school philosophy
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

DepartmentEducation
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsECE Certificate, First Aid Certificate
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Tuition support, Employee discount

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Job description

The Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy (AZIA) is an independent Junior Kindergarten–Grade 7 school inspired by the doctrines and values of the Islamic faith, offering a broad and balanced program aligned with BC's redesigned curriculum. AZIA provides our growing community with a solid foundation of Islamic values, an outstanding educational experience, and the skills to confidently and effectively interact in society.

With a commitment to nurturing strong individuals and members of society, AZIA instills Islamic wisdom, thinking, and practices in its students through meaningful pursuit of spiritual, intellectual, artistic, technological, athletic, and service endeavours. We foster an atmosphere of respect, caring, and support that encourages independence, resiliency, mindfulness, and innovative thinking for all ages. We invite applications from caring individuals who are sensitive to the needs of children and want to be part of an enthusiastic team.

QUALIFICATIONS

– Valid ECE Certificate

– Valid First Aid Certificate

– 2 recent references

– Canadian citizen or permanent resident

– Valid Criminal Record Check

– Great English communication skills

– Good work ethic, flexibility, and the ability to follow the school's philosophy and regulations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

– Maintain effective and cooperative teamwork and communication

– Provide a warm, caring, responsive, safe environment that meets the needs of all children

– Guide and care in a positive and compassionate way

– Planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally and academically appropriate activities to meet the individual and group needs of children in our program

– Be flexible, creative, and hardworking

– Strong interpersonal skills, both in working with children and communicating with parents

BENEFITS

– Comprehensive extended health benefit plan

– Health Spending Account

– RRSP contribution

– AZIA staff tuition discount

Salary: Based on experience. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in the Wage Enhancement Program.

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