Careers

Join the Mission. Shape the Future.

You didn't get into this work to clock in and clock out. You got into it for the moment a child's face lights up — the first friendship, the first discovery, the first spark of confidence. We built In Space for people who want that to be the whole job, not the rare exception.

Too many roles in this field treat caring adults like babysitters — long hours, little trust, and no path forward. We do it differently. Uniforms are flight suits, classrooms are missions, and every crew member is trusted with real responsibility and given the training, time, and tools to navigate it well. Below are the missions we're currently crewing. Find yours, then apply at the bottom of the page.

Teacher — Academy

📍 Nanaimo, BC, Canada🕒 Part or Full Time

Lead a classroom where curiosity becomes capability. Our Academy teachers guide K–9 learners through a cosmic curriculum that blends coding, science, music, and entrepreneurship — mapping each child's unique constellation of talents and equipping them to navigate any galaxy.

What you'll do

  • Plan and deliver engaging, imagination-led lessons aligned to our cosmic curriculum
  • Build warm, trusting relationships with students and families
  • Track and celebrate each learner's growth and milestones
  • Collaborate with fellow crew on cross-program projects and events

Good fit: ECE certification or a teaching background is an asset; a genuine love of working with children is essential.

Childcare Worker — Childcare

📍 Nanaimo, BC, Canada🕒 Part or Full Time

Be the steady, caring presence in a child's day — from daycare through school age. You'll create safe, nurturing, imaginative environments where children feel empowered to wonder who they might become.

What you'll do

  • Supervise and engage children in play-based, developmentally appropriate activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming program space
  • Support routines — meals, rest, transitions — with patience and warmth
  • Communicate daily with families about their child's adventures

Good fit: ECE or ECEA certification preferred; First Aid an asset. Above all, a big heart and dependable presence.

Starship Bus Driver — Childcare & Academy

📍 Nanaimo, BC, Canada🕒 Part or Full Time

Pilot the Starship. You'll safely transport our crew of young explorers between programs, schools, and adventures — the trusted hands that get every child where they're going and back home again.

What you'll do

  • Safely transport children on scheduled routes and program outings
  • Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and maintain trip logs
  • Ensure every child is buckled, accounted for, and calm aboard
  • Represent In Space with warmth and reliability to families and schools

Good fit: Valid BC Class 4 licence (or willingness to obtain), clean driving record, and a calm, friendly manner with children.

Lifeguard — Aquatics

📍 Nanaimo, BC, Canada🕒 Part or Full Time

Watch over the water. At our indoor pool, you'll keep swimmers safe, support lessons, and help children build confidence and joy in the water — turning nervous first dips into proud milestones.

What you'll do

  • Maintain constant, vigilant surveillance of the pool and swimmers
  • Enforce pool rules and respond to emergencies with calm competence
  • Assist with swim lessons and water-based programming
  • Keep the aquatics space clean, safe, and welcoming

Good fit: Current National Lifeguard (NL) certification and Standard First Aid / CPR-C required.

Drive With Us — Parent & Community Drivers

📍 Nanaimo, BC, Canada💵 Paid per route

Have a van and a few spare hours after school? Families on our waitlist often just need a safe ride from their school to our facility. Run a route in your own multi-passenger vehicle and get paid for it — flexible, local, and a genuine help to In Space families.

What you'll need

  • A multi-passenger vehicle — a 6-passenger van or larger
  • Valid BC driver's licence and a clean driving record
  • Current vehicle insurance
  • A clear Criminal Record Check
  • A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Good fit: Parents, grandparents, and community members who are reliable, punctual, and warm with kids. Routes are short and scheduled around school bell times.

What You'll Get

  • Competitive pay that respects your training and experience
  • Onsite childcare
  • Five paid sick days a year
  • A workplace built on the belief that great care for children starts with great care for the crew
Ready for Launch

Apply Today

If you want a role where children remember you as the one who helped them reach the stars — and where your own growth matters as much as the work — this is your launch window. Fill out the form below and attach your resume. We'll be in touch.

Prefer email? You can also reach us at info@inspaceuniverse.com.