Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant in Vernon, BC. This full-time role offers life-changing opportunities, professional development, and a supportive community. You will assist in creating engaging programs for children while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Enjoy benefits like paid vacation, sick time, and childcare discounts. If you have the required certification and a passion for child development, apply now!

Benefits

Cost-shared benefit plan

Paid vacation

Sick time

Childcare discounts

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and activities.
• Provide a nurturing, fun and safe environment for children.
• Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

First Aid

Education

Early Childhood Assistant Certification

Job description

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Date Posted: May 12, 2025
Competition Number: 24-25/26

Locations: Vernon, BC (Vernon Club on 35th)

BGC Okanagan is hiring a full time Early Childhood Educator Assistant for our Lakers Club in Vernon. 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:

• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and activities that are consistent with agency core values and core programming areas.
• Ensure that programs develop, engage members, address healthy positive child development and provide members with a sense of belonging.
• Provide a nurturing, fun and safe environment for children
• Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians
• Ensure that specific goals of the children and programs are met

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Assistant Certification is required
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including a criminal record check
  

This position is open to all applicants.

This position requires union membership.

Only qualified Early Childhood Educator Assistants with current certificate to practice in British Columbia will be considered.

Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $20.60 per hour plus $6 hourly ECEWE for proof ECE license, cost shared benefits, paid vacation and sick time.

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.