You chose this work because it matters.
We are building a place where that choice is honored.
The Kinder Roots Approach Kinder Roots is a design-forward early childhood academy serving children from three months to five years across three programs: Infant Toddler, JK1, and JK2. Our flagship 116-child academy opens in Squamish in fall 2026, and we are building a team of educators who want to do this work the way it deserves to be done.
The Kinder Curriculum is our proprietary framework. It integrates Montessori and Reggio Emilia within four pillars: Design Forward, Rooted in Nature, Kinetic Joy, and Mindful Foundation. Five learning paths (Sky, Coral, Sage, Neon, Forest) shape each child's daily rhythm. Every classroom, material, and ritual is built around one founding belief: the environments children inhabit shape their nervous system, their sense of safety, and the foundation from which identity emerges.
This is not a centre. It is an academy. The educators who join us are part of building something that will set a new standard for early education in British Columbia.
The Roles:
Early Childhood Educator (ECE). You hold your BC ECE certification. You bring intention and curiosity to the classroom. You plan with purpose, observe with care, and build relationships that help children feel safe enough to grow.
ECE Infant Toddler (ECE-IT). You hold your BC ECE-IT specialization and understand the developmental weight of the earliest years. You are responsive, present, and committed to the children and families in our Infant Toddler rooms (three to seventeen months).
ECE Assistant (ECEA). You hold your BC ECEA certification, or are actively progressing toward your full ECE. You support classroom routines, daily care, and the Kinder Roots standard alongside your team.
What Your Days Look Like :
Lead developmentally calibrated learning experiences across the Five Paths Welcome each child and family through the Warm Welcome, Mindful Handover, and Fond Farewell rituals
Observe and document each child's growth using ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 screening Support the Kinder Curriculum alongside Jenn Morris, our Curriculum and Standards Lead
Maintain BC licensing standards, ratios (1:4 IT, 1:8 JK), and daily floor-count discipline Contribute to a calm, intentional environment where every child is seen, known, and supported
What You Bring
Valid BC ECE certification, or BC ECEA for Assistant roles
Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain before your start date
A grounded, warm presence that children and families feel immediately
Pedagogical curiosity and commitment to reflective practice
Reliability, professionalism, and a collaborative working style
Openness to coaching from our Curriculum and Standards Lead and Centre Director
Why Kinder Roots, Why Squamish
Work in a purpose-built, design-forward academy where the environment is the curriculum
Be trained in the Welcome Game Plan and the Kinder Curriculum from day one
Mentorship and ongoing development through our Curriculum and Standards Lead Competitive salary plus BC ECE Wage Enhancement
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Childcare credit toward placement of your own child at Kinder Roots (subject to availability) Daily access to mountains, trails, and a private lake within the Redbridge community
Sea-to-Sky lifestyle at your doorstep: hiking, mountain biking, paddleboarding, kite surfing, fly fishing
Live and work in the same thoughtfully planned community: less commute, more life
Join a growing brand at the foundation; your work shapes what comes next
Position Details:
Location: Kinder Roots Academy, Redbridge, Squamish, British Columbia
Role Type:Full-time and part-time positions available
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience, plus BC ECE Wage Enhancement Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness
Opening: October 2026; pre-opening hours available based on role and availability
How to apply:
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to Mahsa Hedayatzadeh, Centre Director, at [email protected]. You can also apply through Indeed.
Pay: $18.50-$32.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
