Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Next Youth Job; Penticton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Youth Job in Penticton, BC is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to develop and implement programs that support the holistic development of children. You will lead activities, read stories, teach songs and accompany children to local points of interest, fostering creativity and social skills.

You will guide children in daily routines and healthy habits, observe for early signs of learning or behavioural differences, and collaborate with colleagues and service providers to ensure a

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in child care.
• Education: College/CEGEP equivalent.
• On-site work required with no remote option.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child care

Teaching

Storytelling

Education

ECE Certificate

Job description

• Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Posting Date : 16 Mar 2026
• Expiry Date : 12 Sep 2026

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

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