Daycare Teacher

Dharma Kids Centre; Osoyoos; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare center in Osoyoos is seeking a daycare teacher to join the team in January 2026. The role requires availability for evenings and weekends, with a focus on child-minding and potential language classes for young children. Responsibilities include assessing child development, developing care programs, and leading engaging activities. Applicants with experience in French or Spanish teaching will be prioritized. Competitive wage of $20 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• A criminal record check and vulnerable sector check are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities such as storytelling and teaching songs.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.
• Prepare snacks and manage rest periods.

Skills

Existing language teaching experience in French or Spanish

Punctuality

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Job description

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Wage: $20 per hour, 35 hours per week; Expected start date: January 5, 2026; Work location: 8507 74th Ave, Osoyoos, BC, V0H1V0

We are looking for a daycare teacher to join our team in January 2026. We are specifically looking to open for evenings and weekends for child-minding, plus look at offering language classes such as French or Spanish for young children. Applicants who are available to work evenings and weekends, plus with existing language teaching experience in French or Spanish will be prioritized.

Please apply to [e-mail] including your cover letter and resume. Only those authorized to work in Canada (citizens, permanent residents or those with a valid work permit) are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Bath, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

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