Early Childhood Educator

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation pay & wage enhancement

Benefits package

RRSP contribution

Hot lunch program

Open and collaborative culture

Professional development plans

Modern campus

Job summary

Aberdeen Hall in Kelowna is seeking an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) for our Preschool program. The role focuses on implementing Montessori‑inspired curriculum, supporting cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth, and building strong partnerships with families.

Reporting to the Preschool Director, you will collaborate with staff to create a warm, inclusive environment and participate in school activities beyond the classroom as part of a committed independent school community.

Qualifications

• Must be Certified ECE with BC license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement Montessori‑inspired curriculum and support children's development.

Skills

ECE Certification

BC License

Montessori Training

Licensed childcare

First Aid CPR

Criminal Record Check

Independent School experience

Ages & Stages Training

Circle of Security Training

BC Early Learning Framework

ECEBC Code of Ethics

BC Child Care Licensing Regulations

Emotional intelligence

Communication & collaboration

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Classroom

Docs

Sheets

Slides

Gmail

Job description

Are you interested in joining a great school community and working with a team of awesome people who are passionate about the exciting world of education?

Who are we?

Over the past 21 years, Aberdeen Hall has become a top-level independent school that provides excellent academics and a strong character education to our diverse student population of 700+ Preschool to Grade 12 children.

We have an opportunity in September 2026 in our Preschool for an Early Childhood Educator (ECE)(position profile can be found here).

We welcome applicants who, like us, embrace the core values of resilience, responsibility, integrity, optimism, curiosity, and kindness. You are also known to be innovative, progressive, adaptable, and passionate about raising the next generation to lead meaningful lives as contributing citizens to their communities.

What makes us different?

Working at Aberdeen Hall is far from the status quo. We are a forward-thinking school that believes in rewarding our employees and putting our people first. We are grateful for our community-spirited culture, and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally, working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance, a comfortable pace of life, and a wide range of after-work activities.

Aberdeen Hall provides

• Competitive annual salary of $49,334 to $59,892, inclusive of vacation p ay and the BC government wage enhancement.Commensurate with education and years of teaching experience.

• 14 weeks of vacation (or 8 weeks of vacation with the commitment of working in our out-of-session camps with additional compensation included).

• Excellent comprehensive benefits package.

• RRSP contribution of 8% for employees who invest 4% of their salary.

• Hot lunch Program (with staff discount).

• Open and collaborative culture.

• Personalized professional development plans.

• Newly built, inspiring campus setting.

• Innovative and progressive approach to teaching.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) plays a vital role in creating a nurturing and developmentally enriching environment that supports children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Reporting to the Director of Preschool, the ECE is responsible for implementing a Montessori-inspired curriculum, fostering strong and supportive relationships with families, and collaborating with colleagues to cultivate a warm, inclusive, and engaging preschool community.

Success Factors

• Certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and a valid BC license to practice.

• Montessori Training or willing to obtain it.

• Past experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or similar setting.

• Current First Aid & CPR Certification.

• Clearance of a Criminal Record Check.

• Experience in an Independent School would be an asset.

• Completion of the Ages & Stages Questionnaire Training would be an asset.

• Completion of the Circle of Security Training would be an asset.

• Strong Knowledge of BC’s Early Learning Framework and child development practices.

• Computer Skills: Google Classroom, docs, sheets, slides, and Gmail.

• Strong Knowledge of the ECEBC Code of Ethics.

• Strong Knowledge of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.

• Ability to understand the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in building trust and contributing to a positive working atmosphere across the School community.

• Known to communicate, negotiate, collaborate, and build partnerships effectively.

As part of our active commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strive to welcome students, families, and employees with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to enrich the Aberdeen Hall family with varied perspectives.

The successful applicant for our role will be a team player and participate in extracurricular activities. Aberdeen Hall offers competitive compensation and excellent long-term potential. We thank all candidates for their time and interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.