Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Childcare discounts

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Benefits plan

Job summary

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan is seeking an Early Childhood Educator (Temporary) for our West Kelowna Webber Road Daycare. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate activities, supporting staff, and ensuring licensing requirements are met.

This temporary position runs until July 1, 2028, or until the incumbent returns. We offer paid professional development, childcare discounts, sick leave, vacation, and a comprehensive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• ECE certificate (or equivalent) required.
• 1 year of recent related experience.
• Equivalent education/training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, mentors, and guides ECE Assistants, new staff, volunteers, and practicum students.
• Welcomes children and families and ensures enrolment documents meet licensing requirements.
• Develops and evaluates age-appropriate, developmentally supportive activities per licensing regulations.
• Maintains safe, healthy, inclusive environment and builds relationships with families.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Program planning

Family communication

Education

ECE Certificate

Job description

Early Childhood Educator (TEMPORARY)

Date Posted: November 6, 2026

Competition Number: 224-26/27

Location: West Kelowna, BC (Webber Rd Daycare)

Join BGC Okanagan as an Early Childhood Educator!

BGC Okanagan is hiring Early Childhood Educator for our day at Webber Road in West Kelowna, BC. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families! This is a temporary position until July 1, 2028, or upon the return of the incumbent.

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, new staff, volunteers, and practicum students.
• Conducts program orientations and job shadowing to support staff onboarding and development.
• Welcomes new children and families, ensuring enrolment documentation and required information meet childcare licensing requirements.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates age-appropriate, developmentally supportive activities and daily programming in accordance with childcare licensing regulations.
• Identifies children's individual abilities, interests, and developmental needs and adapts programming to support their growth and learning.
• Identifies when additional supports or professional referrals may benefit children and works collaboratively with families and service providers.
• Model positive behaviour guidance, developmentally appropriate practices, and effective classroom management.
• Supports children's daily care needs, including diapering, toileting, eating, and sleeping.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Builds positive relationships with families and communicates regularly about children's growth, development, and well-being.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies, childcare licensing regulations, WorkSafeBC requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Acts as the primary contact during licensing inspections and identifies and reports 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

Hours: 35 hours per day, Monday to Friday, Between 7:30am-5:30pm

Rate of Pay: $22.55 per hour plus ECE Wage enhancement

Closing Date: December 6, 2026

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.