Early Childhood Educator

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Kelowna is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to provide quality care for children ages 3-5. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $20.50 to $22 per hour and includes full-time benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and a generous childcare discount. The ideal candidate will hold an Early Childhood Educator Certificate and meet provincial requirements. Join our supportive team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for children!

Benefits

40% childcare discount for full-time employees

Tuition reimbursement for relevant courses

Retirement plan with company match

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Must meet provincial requirements for childcare employment.
• Current immunization and health assessment as per local health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a program in line with curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Assess and discuss children’s progress with families.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support children's needs.
• Attend meetings and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Early Childhood Educator Certificate

Standard First Aid and infant child CPR

Knowledge of child development

Education

Early Childhood Educator Certification

Job description

Center: Lawrence Ave, BC

Pay Range: $20.50 - $22 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will work side‑by‑side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children ages 3‑5 years old in our care. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a program in line with BrightPath’s curriculum that supports the development of children.
• Maintaining an environment that protects the well‑being of children.
• Assessing the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discussing progress with parents and other staff.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with co‑workers, management, and families.
• Attending staff meetings and professional development opportunities as necessary.
• Working to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath Kids

• We offer a 40% child care discount to Full‑time employees & 10% to Part‑time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• We will support your long‑term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.
• Full‑time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match – this is free money!
• Full‑time and Part‑time staff receive 6 days sick time per calendar year.
• Full‑time staff are given 12 paid holidays off.
• Full‑time staff are paid for at least 10 personal days off per calendar year.
• Full‑time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Educator Certificate
• Must meet province requirements for childcare employment
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR
• Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.