Employment
Temporary Position: Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Position Open: Immediate start to June 17th
Beachcombers Academy is seeking an ECE or ECE-A preschool teacher/childcare provider to fill a temporary position. The position is 4 days per week, but we would consider 2 to 3 days per week if the applicant prefers part-time. Beachcombers Academy is a lovely small unique rural school that includes the Little Oysters Preschool. We have 16 preschool children aged 3 to 5 in our beautiful preschool classroom. Staff enjoy a happy work environment that is supportive, enthusiastic and positive. The classrooms and school grounds have panoramic ocean views.
Applicants must hold ECE or ECE-A qualification, have an interest in a nature-based educational environment and be gentle and nurturing. Please email your resume to: [email protected]
Teacher-On-Call
Currently accepting resumes.
Beachcombers Academy is looking for substitute teachers to cover all grades at our school in Fanny Bay. Candidates would preferably have experienced in teaching multi-age groups and be elementary-trained. Applicants must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate. Please email your resume to: [email protected]
Bus Driver
Hiring occasional driver/back-up driver.
Beachcombers Academy is seeking a trustworthy driver to drive the to/from school route four days per week, Tuesday through Friday when school is in session. The morning route is 1-1/2 hours and the afternoon route is 2 hours. Competitive pay. Occasional fieldtrips for additional pay. The current Beachcombers bus is a small 23 passenger automatic bus. This position requires a Class 4 unrestricted drivers licence or higher. Beachcombers would consider helping you to achieve a Class 4 unrestricted licence for the right candidate. Criminal record check will be required as part of the interview process. Please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant/Student Support Assistant
Position Filled
Beachcombers Academy is seeking an exceptional preschool teacher/childcare provider. Applicants must hold ECE or ECE-assistant qualification, have an interest in a nature-based educational environment, be gentle and nurturing, be committed to providing an enriched preschool experience and practice respect and kindness. Please send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Applicant assets include an experience or interest in Reggio, Montessori, gardening, music, or art.
Beachcombers Academy is a lovely unique rural school. There are 40 primary students and spots for 16 preschool students. Staff enjoy a happy work environment that is supportive, enthusiastic and positive. The classrooms and school grounds have panoramic ocean views.
This position is a full-time position. The student-contact hours are 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday). Non-contact hours include prep-time, administrative time, monthly staff meetings held on the first Monday of the month, and occasional school events. The contact school year is September to mid-June. Non-contact time includes the week before school start and the week following school closure. Contract wage is based on experience and training and is competitive with industry standards; benefits include extended health and match RRSP/TFSA program. The school, including preschool, is closed for a one week fall break, a two week winter break, and one week spring break.
For more information about the school please review our website.
Requirements:
ECE qualification or ECE-assistant.
Assets:
Experience or interest in Reggio, Montessori, nature-based education, gardening art, music, French or teaching yoga to young children. Ability to teach boundaries in a gentle and respectful manner, and an ability to work independently.
Please forward a letter of interest to: [email protected] stating how your experience meets the above qualities.
ECE Preschool Teacher & ECE-Assistant - Summer Program
Position Filled
Little Oysters Preschool is seeking an exceptional ECE preschool teacher/childcare provider and ECE-Assistant. Applicants must hold ECE or ECE-A qualification, be gentle and nurturing, and have an interest in a nature-based educational environment.
Applicant assets include an experience or interest in Reggio, Montessori, yoga, music, gardening or art. Summer program includes watering and maintaining the student garden beds.
Beachcombers Academy & Little Oysters Preschool is a lovely unique rural school. There are 40 primary students and spots for 16 preschool students. Staff enjoy a happy work environment that is supportive, enthusiastic and positive. The classrooms and school grounds have panoramic ocean views.
This position is a part-time summer position from mid-June through late-August. The hours are two days per week, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Non-contact hours include prep-time, COVID cleaning protocols, and daily cleaning. Contract wage is based on experience and training.
For more information about the school and preschool program please review our website.
Requirements:
ECE qualification or ECE-Assistant qualification. Must be fully current.
Assets:
Ability to teach boundaries in a gentle and respectful manner, and an ability to work independently.
Early application is an asset. Please forward a letter of interest and resume to: [email protected] stating how your experience meets the above qualities.
Education Assistant
Position filled.
Beachcombers Academy is seeking an education assistant who is caring and compassionate. This position is for two days per week working in both the preschool and primary school: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm when school is in session. Position starts in January. There is a 10 day spring break, and the school year ends third week of June.
We are a unique rural independent school and preschool with a nature-inspired curriculum. Beachcombers offers staff a positive and supportive work place, ocean-view classrooms and class sizes that range from 12 to 16 students per class. Beachcombers Academy and Little Oysters Preschool is a warm and joyful school.
Successful applicants will have the necessary dedication and enthusiasm to support a small rural school. We are seeking an individual with the following qualities:
Requirements:
Application should include:
Elementary Teacher
Position Filled.
Beachcombers Academy is seeking an enthusiastic elementary teacher passionate about children’s learning. We are a unique rural independent school with a nature-inspired curriculum specializing in coastal studies, respect and kindness, and respect for the environment. Small class sizes makes this kind of inspired teaching possible.
Beachcombers offers teachers a positive and supportive work place with a 4-day school week, ocean-view classrooms and class sizes that range from 12 to 16 students per class. We embrace the new curriculum and offer teachers the support and flexibility to be creative in their teaching. Students at Beachcombers are typically engaged and happy learners. Beachcombers is a place where teachers can strive for their teaching ideals and be fulfilled by seeing the joy of learning in their students. Beachcombers Academy is a warm and joyful school.
Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, in the southern end of the Comox Valley, the school has panoramic views of Baynes Sound and Denman Island and is close to a protected estuary. Beachcombers’ curriculum embraces our local environment with an active outdoor recreation component including sailing, kayaking and hiking; coastal sciences and culture; West Coast literature; and a virtues program. As a small rural school we are committed to developing a sense of extended-family within the school, and a strong sense of community within the wider community.
The school has a fall break, winter break and spring break; and breaks for summer in mid-June. Benefits include free primary tuition for your children.
The position is to teach in multi-age classrooms, similar to a Montessori approach. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and creative teacher with a commitment to a holistic approach to education. Successful applicants will have the necessary dedication and enthusiasm to support a small rural school. We are seeking an individual with the following qualities:
Requirements:
Please forward a letter of interest to: [email protected] stating how your experience meets the above qualities together with a resume, teaching reports, and references. Resumes will be assessed when received; early application is an advantage.
Yard Works Contract Position
Position Filled
Beachcombers Academy is seeking a person to do yard works such as weeding, sweeping, raking and other general grounds maintenance. Hours are 1 to 6 hours per week, depending on the season. Very little in rainy winter. Most is in the spring and fall averaging 3 to 4 hours a week. Pay is $18.00/hr contract rate. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty, work hard, have attention to detail and take pride in your work. If interested, please contact: [email protected].
Position Open: Immediate start to June 17th
Beachcombers Academy is seeking an ECE or ECE-A preschool teacher/childcare provider to fill a temporary position. The position is 4 days per week, but we would consider 2 to 3 days per week if the applicant prefers part-time. Beachcombers Academy is a lovely small unique rural school that includes the Little Oysters Preschool. We have 16 preschool children aged 3 to 5 in our beautiful preschool classroom. Staff enjoy a happy work environment that is supportive, enthusiastic and positive. The classrooms and school grounds have panoramic ocean views.
Applicants must hold ECE or ECE-A qualification, have an interest in a nature-based educational environment and be gentle and nurturing. Please email your resume to: [email protected]
Teacher-On-Call
Currently accepting resumes.
Beachcombers Academy is looking for substitute teachers to cover all grades at our school in Fanny Bay. Candidates would preferably have experienced in teaching multi-age groups and be elementary-trained. Applicants must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate. Please email your resume to: [email protected]
Bus Driver
Hiring occasional driver/back-up driver.
Beachcombers Academy is seeking a trustworthy driver to drive the to/from school route four days per week, Tuesday through Friday when school is in session. The morning route is 1-1/2 hours and the afternoon route is 2 hours. Competitive pay. Occasional fieldtrips for additional pay. The current Beachcombers bus is a small 23 passenger automatic bus. This position requires a Class 4 unrestricted drivers licence or higher. Beachcombers would consider helping you to achieve a Class 4 unrestricted licence for the right candidate. Criminal record check will be required as part of the interview process. Please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant/Student Support Assistant
Position Filled
Beachcombers Academy is seeking an exceptional preschool teacher/childcare provider. Applicants must hold ECE or ECE-assistant qualification, have an interest in a nature-based educational environment, be gentle and nurturing, be committed to providing an enriched preschool experience and practice respect and kindness. Please send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Applicant assets include an experience or interest in Reggio, Montessori, gardening, music, or art.
Beachcombers Academy is a lovely unique rural school. There are 40 primary students and spots for 16 preschool students. Staff enjoy a happy work environment that is supportive, enthusiastic and positive. The classrooms and school grounds have panoramic ocean views.
This position is a full-time position. The student-contact hours are 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday). Non-contact hours include prep-time, administrative time, monthly staff meetings held on the first Monday of the month, and occasional school events. The contact school year is September to mid-June. Non-contact time includes the week before school start and the week following school closure. Contract wage is based on experience and training and is competitive with industry standards; benefits include extended health and match RRSP/TFSA program. The school, including preschool, is closed for a one week fall break, a two week winter break, and one week spring break.
For more information about the school please review our website.
Requirements:
ECE qualification or ECE-assistant.
Assets:
Experience or interest in Reggio, Montessori, nature-based education, gardening art, music, French or teaching yoga to young children. Ability to teach boundaries in a gentle and respectful manner, and an ability to work independently.
Please forward a letter of interest to: [email protected] stating how your experience meets the above qualities.
ECE Preschool Teacher & ECE-Assistant - Summer Program
Position Filled
Little Oysters Preschool is seeking an exceptional ECE preschool teacher/childcare provider and ECE-Assistant. Applicants must hold ECE or ECE-A qualification, be gentle and nurturing, and have an interest in a nature-based educational environment.
Applicant assets include an experience or interest in Reggio, Montessori, yoga, music, gardening or art. Summer program includes watering and maintaining the student garden beds.
Beachcombers Academy & Little Oysters Preschool is a lovely unique rural school. There are 40 primary students and spots for 16 preschool students. Staff enjoy a happy work environment that is supportive, enthusiastic and positive. The classrooms and school grounds have panoramic ocean views.
This position is a part-time summer position from mid-June through late-August. The hours are two days per week, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Non-contact hours include prep-time, COVID cleaning protocols, and daily cleaning. Contract wage is based on experience and training.
For more information about the school and preschool program please review our website.
Requirements:
ECE qualification or ECE-Assistant qualification. Must be fully current.
Assets:
Ability to teach boundaries in a gentle and respectful manner, and an ability to work independently.
Early application is an asset. Please forward a letter of interest and resume to: [email protected] stating how your experience meets the above qualities.
Education Assistant
Position filled.
Beachcombers Academy is seeking an education assistant who is caring and compassionate. This position is for two days per week working in both the preschool and primary school: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm when school is in session. Position starts in January. There is a 10 day spring break, and the school year ends third week of June.
We are a unique rural independent school and preschool with a nature-inspired curriculum. Beachcombers offers staff a positive and supportive work place, ocean-view classrooms and class sizes that range from 12 to 16 students per class. Beachcombers Academy and Little Oysters Preschool is a warm and joyful school.
Successful applicants will have the necessary dedication and enthusiasm to support a small rural school. We are seeking an individual with the following qualities:
Requirements:
- Human Services Certificate or Early Childhood Educator Certification or equivalent experience/training; Autism Training an asset (can be secured after employment starts).
- Be flexible with a good sense of humour.
- Dedicated to fostering a warm and supportive learning environment.
- Ability to be kind and supportive, yet set appropriate boundaries.
- Committed to ongoing positive and compassionate communication with students, staff and parents.
Application should include:
- Current resume with a minimum of 2 professional references.
- Education certificates if available.
Elementary Teacher
Position Filled.
Beachcombers Academy is seeking an enthusiastic elementary teacher passionate about children’s learning. We are a unique rural independent school with a nature-inspired curriculum specializing in coastal studies, respect and kindness, and respect for the environment. Small class sizes makes this kind of inspired teaching possible.
Beachcombers offers teachers a positive and supportive work place with a 4-day school week, ocean-view classrooms and class sizes that range from 12 to 16 students per class. We embrace the new curriculum and offer teachers the support and flexibility to be creative in their teaching. Students at Beachcombers are typically engaged and happy learners. Beachcombers is a place where teachers can strive for their teaching ideals and be fulfilled by seeing the joy of learning in their students. Beachcombers Academy is a warm and joyful school.
Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, in the southern end of the Comox Valley, the school has panoramic views of Baynes Sound and Denman Island and is close to a protected estuary. Beachcombers’ curriculum embraces our local environment with an active outdoor recreation component including sailing, kayaking and hiking; coastal sciences and culture; West Coast literature; and a virtues program. As a small rural school we are committed to developing a sense of extended-family within the school, and a strong sense of community within the wider community.
The school has a fall break, winter break and spring break; and breaks for summer in mid-June. Benefits include free primary tuition for your children.
The position is to teach in multi-age classrooms, similar to a Montessori approach. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and creative teacher with a commitment to a holistic approach to education. Successful applicants will have the necessary dedication and enthusiasm to support a small rural school. We are seeking an individual with the following qualities:
Requirements:
- Valid BC Teaching Certificate by start date or hold a valid BC Independent School Certificate.
- A teacher who supports holistic development to provide an optimal educational environment.
- Willing to work as a cooperative team member.
- Be flexible with a good sense of humour.
- Possess good classroom management and communication skills
- Committed to ongoing positive and compassionate communication with students,
- Dedicated to fostering a warm and supportive learning environment.
- Have an interest in outdoor education.
- Asset: a class 4 drivers licence or willingness to secure one.
Please forward a letter of interest to: [email protected] stating how your experience meets the above qualities together with a resume, teaching reports, and references. Resumes will be assessed when received; early application is an advantage.
Yard Works Contract Position
Position Filled
Beachcombers Academy is seeking a person to do yard works such as weeding, sweeping, raking and other general grounds maintenance. Hours are 1 to 6 hours per week, depending on the season. Very little in rainy winter. Most is in the spring and fall averaging 3 to 4 hours a week. Pay is $18.00/hr contract rate. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty, work hard, have attention to detail and take pride in your work. If interested, please contact: [email protected].
