Early Childcare Educator

BGC Okanagan; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives at an established organization. This role offers an exciting opportunity for growth and professional development, with support for your journey. As a Certified Early Childhood Educator, you will create engaging programs that foster children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. With flexible on-call hours and a supportive community, you will have the chance to inspire and lead while making a meaningful impact. Embrace this life-changing opportunity and help shape the future of young minds!

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Childcare Discounts

Professional Development Sponsorship

Union Membership

Qualifications

• Must hold a current License to Practice in Early Childhood Education.
• One year of related experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs for children's development.
• Ensure a safe environment and attend to children's physical needs.
• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers and parents.

Skills

Child Development

Program Planning

First Aid Administration

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Job description

Bgc Okanagan is hiring casual Certified Early Childhood Educators at our Lake Country Club. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

• At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs we offer life-changing opportunities.
• Imagine a journey where your professional development isnt just encouraged its sponsored!
• With our cost-shared benefit plan, paid vacation, sick time, and childcare discounts, we've got your back every step of the way.
• Feeling ambitious? Our leadership programs will catapult you to new heights, unleashing your full potential and empowering you to lead with confidence. And with our vibrant community of practice, you'll connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and inspire one another to reach for the stars.

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement high quality programs that support and promote childrens physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group activities to inspire exploration, interaction, and play.
• Participates in program planning and reflective practice.
• Attends to the childrens physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
• Ensures a healthy, safe and secure environment for children. Identifies and removes potential hazards.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and open communication with co-workers and parents / guardians.

Qualifications :

• Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice
• One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Successful completion of agency screening process, including clear criminal record check

This position is open to all applicants

This position requires Union membership

Hours : On-call, Monday to Friday between 7 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm

Rate of Pay : $28.92 per hour (includes the ECEWE)

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and / or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if youre legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include : Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.