Early Childhood Educator

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Summerland; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Childcare discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Benefits plan

Positive team culture

Job summary

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan in Summerland, BC is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Educator to support our Early Years program at the new Summerland Club.

The role involves planning and delivering inclusive early learning experiences, mentoring assistants, and coordinating with families and licensing authorities to ensure high-quality care. 40-hour work week with a base wage of $23.61/hour plus $4 ECE wage enhancement.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Certificate is required.
• One year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, mentors and guides early childhood educator assistants, volunteers, and practicum students.
• Orient and welcome new children and families while ensuring enrolment and licensing documentation is complete.
• Identify children’s individual needs and develop inclusive individual and group learning experiences.
• Monitor children’s progress and behaviour, maintain records and care plans, and coordinate referrals or additional supports.
• Maintains required records, care plans and statistics using agency systems.
• Participates in program planning and evaluation; provide recommendations for changes to the supervisor.
• Attends to children’s physical needs and administers first aid and medication per policies.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about children's growth and needs.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and health and safety requirements.

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Job description

Early Childhood Educator

Date Posted: August 27, 2026

Competition Number: 148-26/27

Location: Summerland, BC

Join BGC Okanagan as an Early Childhood Educator!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families? Our newly opened Summerland Club is hiring full-time Early Childhood Educators to support our exciting Early Years program.

This is an opportunity to bring your passion for early learning to a welcoming community where you can make a lasting impact.

At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age. If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
• A comprehensive benefits plan

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, assigns, mentors and guides early childhood educator assistants, volunteers, and practicum students.
• Orient and welcome new children and families while ensuring all enrolment and licensing documentation is complete.
• Identify children’s individual needs and develop inclusive individual and group learning experiences.
• Monitor children’s progress and behaviour, maintain records and care plans, and coordinate referrals or additional supports when needed.
• Maintains required records, care plans and statistics using EsiKidz and other agency systems.
• Participates in short- and long-term planning and evaluation of programs offered by the organization. Provides recommendations for change to the supervisor.
• Attends to the children’s physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
• Administer first aid and medication in accordance with established policies.
• Model positive behaviour guidance and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about children’s growth, development, and needs.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, childcare licensing regulations, WorkSafeBC standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Support licensing inspections and identify and report safety, compliance, and risk concerns.

Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

• This position is open to all qualified applicants
• This position requires union membership
• We have 3 full-time positions available

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $23.61 plus four (4) dollars ECE wage enhancement

Closing Date: Open until filled

BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.