Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Vernon; Sur place; CAD 26 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Positive team culture

Ongoing professional development

Résumé du poste

BGC Okanagan is seeking casual Early Childhood Educator Assistants to provide lunch coverage for our Vernon-based childcare programs at Ellison, Alexis Park and Mission Hill sites.

Responsibilities include assisting in developing and delivering engaging activities, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment, and communicating with parents. Certification in Early Childhood Assistant is required and First Aid is necessary.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Assistant Certification is required.
• Current First Aid Certification is required, or willingness to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Assist in developing and implementing programs aligned with agency values.
• Ensure programs engage members and support healthy child development.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Child engagement

Team player

Formation

Early Childhood Assistant Certification

Outils

First Aid Certification

Description du poste

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Date Posted: September 15, 2026

Competition Number: 175-26/27

Locations: Vernon, BC (Ellison, Alexis Park and Mission Hill 3-5 sites)

Number of Vacancies: 3

BGC Okanagan is seeking casual Early Childhood Educator Assistants to provide lunch coverage for our Early Years Childcare programs at the Ellison, Alexis Park and Mission Hill clubs in Vernon. If you’re enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, this is the place for you!

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

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU - 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
• Attends to children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
• Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff.

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

Hours:

Casual/as needed

Rate of Pay:

$21.86 per hour

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.