Sensory Playgroup Facilitator (Mornings)

ECE / ECEA / Certified Teachers Only (Internationally certified OK) | Starting January 2027 Location: Victoria/Saanich, BC We have a unique opportunity for someone looking for a flexible, part-time position in early childhood education, and the potential to grow with a small local business! Please read the entire post before applying, as this is for a role that could be shifting within 6 months. **A Little About Us** I am the owner and operator of Yes to Mess Victoria, a growing art and sensory play business offering thoughtfully prepared, child-led messy play experiences for children ages 6 months to 5 years. We currently offer weekly outdoor sessions and will be expanding into local recreation centres four mornings a week starting in January 2027. **ROLE: ON-CALL EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY FACILITATOR / TEACHER** Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays (as needed) Pay: $35–$50/hour, depending on program enrollment. Starting in January 2027, you will act as my substitute educator for Yes to Mess sessions when I am unavailable due to illness, vacation, or other commitments. **We are hoping to expand in the next 6 months and this will transfer to a regular, scheduled part time position.** This includes a planned 10-day vacation in February 2027, when teaching coverage will be needed. Sessions generally run between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM, depending on the day. Additional paid time will be provided for setup and cleanup. Responsibilities include: * Facilitating welcoming, engaging, child-led art and sensory play sessions. Caregivers are present. Your role is the facilitate only, **you will not be providing childcare.** * Preparing and setting up play invitations and materials. * Supporting children's exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and independence. * Engaging warmly and professionally with caregivers and children. * Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and inviting play environment. * Cleaning and organizing materials following sessions. Please note: These teaching hours are on-call and not guaranteed, apart from any shifts scheduled and confirmed in advance. **POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH!** This is where the position gets exciting! Yes to Mess is growing quickly, and my long-term goal is to gradually step back from teaching every session so I can focus on expanding the business. Ideally, as enrolment grows, the successful applicant could eventually take over regular Monday and Tuesday teaching sessions. If we grow further, there would be potentially to take on more mornings of guaranteed hours on your preferred days. There is real potential for this position to evolve into a consistent, part-time early childhood teaching role with additional hours and responsibilities as we expand! **WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR** We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and genuinely enjoys working with young children and their families. Requirements: * ECE, ECEA, or Certified Teacher qualification.