On Call/Casual Educators

Muddy Boot Prints - Early Learning Outside

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Employment Type

Substitute

Type Of Child Care

3 - 5 Years

Position Start

As soon as possible

Muddy Boot Prints is a fully outdoor, unlicensed early learning program for children ages 2.5 - 5, inspired by forest school philosophy and operating rain or shine in East Vancouver's parks. We are entering our 10th year of operation in East Vancouver.

The Role

We are looking for casual/on-call Outdoor Educators to provide occasional coverage alongside our regular Educators in cases of illness or other absences.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is curious about inquiry-based outdoor learning and comfortable being outside in all weather. This is a casual, on-call independent contractor position paid at $25–$29/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. One paid 4-hour training shift at $23/hour is required before joining the active substitute roster. There are no guaranteed hours.

Responsibilities Include

• Actively scan and supervise the group and maintain accurate child counts.
• Support children's outdoor play, movement, exploration, and inquiries.
• Work alongside the Lead Educator using positive, respectful guidance strategies.
• Actively support transitions between activities and sites.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Communicate observations or concerns with the Lead Educator.
• Follow Muddy Boot Prints policies, procedures, and community agreements.

Schedule & Locations

Monday–Thursday, 8:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Classes rotate biweekly between Trout Lake Park, Renfrew Ravine, Strathcona Community Gardens, and Clark Park.

Shifts are offered based on program needs and educator availability.

Qualifications

• ECE Certificate or currently working toward ECE certification
• Current First Aid certification
• Warm, attentive, reliable, and genuinely enjoys working with young children
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Active and willing to participate physically in children's play and exploration
• Observant and able to track the whole group
• Respectful of children's autonomy and individual ways of communicating and participating
• Interest in outdoor learning and forest school philosophy

Physical Requirements

This is an active outdoor position. Educators must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk up to 2 km on uneven terrain, and bend, squat, kneel, and be able to respond to children quickly.

How To Apply

Please email your resume and a brief introduction about your experience working with children and/or outdoors, and why you are interested in Muddy Boot Prints, to Marina Stamboulieh at Sign in to view email.

Please also include where you are in your ECE certification journey, First Aid certification, and general weekday morning availability.

A valid criminal record check is required for this position

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Required Experience

• First Aid certification
• Valid criminal record check
• At least one year of experience working with young children
• An ability to articulate a personal philosophy of early learning and outdoor play
• ECE certificate, or working towards one
• ECEA will be considered

Salary & Benefits

$25-$29/hr Depending on Experience

A 4 hour training shift paid at $23/hr is required before joining the active roster

Details

Name Of Facility

Muddy Boot Prints - Early Learning Outside

Region

Vancouver Coastal Health

Contact Info

Marina Stamboulieh

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Address

Vancouver

V5N 1J6

Posted On

September 13th, 2026

Application Information

Closing Date

until filled

Instructions

Please email your resume and a personalized cover letter outlining why you would like to work in our outdoor, forest school philosophy inspired program.

Generic AI written applications will not be considered.

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