Early Childcare Educator

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Certified Early Childhood Educators for casual positions in Lake Country. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. With a commitment to professional development, the organization provides sponsored training and a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like paid vacation, sick time, and childcare discounts, while being part of a vibrant community that fosters growth and collaboration. If you're ready to lead with confidence and inspire young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Cost-shared benefit plan

Paid vacation

Sick time

Childcare discounts

Leadership programs

Qualifications

• Must have an Early Childhood Education Certificate with a current License to Practice.
• One year of related experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development

Program Planning

First Aid Administration

Communication Skills

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Job description

Early Childhood Educators (Casual)

Date Posted: October 7, 2024

Competition Number: 11-25/26

Location: Lake Country, BC

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 isn’t just encouraged – it’s 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 children’s 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 children’s 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)

Closing Date: Open until filled

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 you’re 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.