Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Casual)

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive team culture

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

BGC Okanagan is seeking a casual Early Childhood Educator Assistant to support our Early Years Programs across Kelowna and West Kelowna. The role involves helping children learn, grow and thrive in a caring, inclusive environment.

On-call hours, with development opportunities and a collaborative team culture. Competitive hourly rate of $21.86, and a commitment to equitable hiring practices.

Qualifications

• ECEA certificate required.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Successful completion of Agency screening process including a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing and carrying out developmentally appropriate programs and activities for children.
• Ensure activities adhere to policies and childcare regulations.
• Monitor, guide and assist children in daily activities.
• Attend to children’s physical needs (diapers, toileting, eating, sleeping).
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behaviour management techniques.
• Keep facilities and equipment safe and clean; report repairs to senior staff.
• Administer first aid and medication per policy.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children to interact.

Education

Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate

First Aid Certificate

Criminal record check / Agency screening

Job description

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Casual)

Date Posted: August 25, 2026

Competition Number: 147-26/27

Locations: West Kelowna / Kelowna, BC (Various locations)

BGC Okanagan is hiring passionate and caring relief Early Childhood Educator Assistants for our Early Years Programs throughout Kelowna and West Kelowna. 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. Your adventure begins here - because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, preparing and carrying out developmentally appropriate program and activities. Program schedules include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual group activities.
• Ensures activities adhere to the BGC Okanagan Policies and Childcare Licensing Regulations.
• Monitor, guide and assist children in daily activities.
• Attends to children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behaviour management techniques. Conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis to promote the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills.
• Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
• Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which children can interact. Identifies and removes potential hazards.
• Maintains records, reports problems or concerns to senior staff.
• Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

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

Hours:

On call/as needed, Monday to Friday

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.