Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educators of BC

Kelowna

On-site

CAD 49,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Open culture

Professional development

New campus

Innovative teaching

Job summary

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School in Kelowna is seeking an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) for September 2026. The role focuses on delivering a Montessori-inspired preschool program, fostering family partnerships, and collaborating with staff to enhance learning in a nurturing environment.

You will join a forward-thinking school that values professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

Certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) with a BC license to practice.
Montessori training or willingness to obtain.
Experience in licensed childcare, preschool, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Implement Montessori-inspired curriculum and nurture development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains.
Foster strong relationships with families and collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive preschool community.
Contribute to a warm, collaborative school culture and support extracurricular activities.

Skills

ECE Certification

Montessori Training

First Aid CPR

Criminal Record Check

Communication & Collaboration

Education

Basic ECE

Tools

Google Classroom

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Gmail

Job description

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School

Please view the information below for a detailed job description outlining the role and responsibilities.

Job Description

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

Type Of Child Care

Preschool

Position Start

August 31st, 2026

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).

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 pay 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.

To learn more about us, visit www.aberdeenhall.com.

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Salary & Benefits

$49,334 to $59,892

Name Of Facility

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School

Region

Interior Health

Contact Info

humanresources@aberdeenhall.com

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