Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Pitter Patter Learning Centres; Penticton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Youth Job in Canada seeks a dedicated early childhood worker to develop and implement child-care programs that support the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.

You will lead activities, tell stories, teach songs, and take children to local places, while fostering creativity through art, drama, music and active play; collaborate with coworkers and families, and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in child care or related field.
• College/CEGEP education required.
• ECE Certificate held or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Lead activities through stories, songs, and local trips.
• Encourage creativity through art, drama, music, and active play.
• Help children develop eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Observe children for learning or behavioural concerns and report to parents or supervisor.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community service providers.
• Create a safe, healthy, and well-being focused environment.

Skills

Child care

Storytelling

Activity leadership

Observation

Collaboration

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

• Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Posting Date : 17 Sep 2026
• Expiry Date : 16 Mar 2027

Description

Job details

• Salary: 23.00hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible

Overview

Education: College/CEGEP

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no

option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate