Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation & sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership+Y@Home

Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates & priority for

YMCA Staff

Job summary

YMCA BC is seeking an Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler in Kamloops, BC. The role supports a safe, engaging environment for children using YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum and strong parent communication via Weemarkable.

Requirements include a BC-recognized ECE certificate, First Aid/CPR-C & AED, and references. The position offers full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a charitable community organization.

Qualifications

• Basic ECE certification from a BC-recognized program is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificates are required within 30 days of start date.
• A current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with Vulnerable sector search is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Work with the team to create a safe, supportive environment for staff and families.
• Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate programs based on YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Ensure active supervision and smooth transitions between play areas.
• Use Weemarkable to provide daily parent communication.

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

SNE knowledge

First Aid & CPR-C & AED

Reference checks

Education

Basic ECE certification (BC recognized program)

Job description

Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler

Full-Time Permanent Non-Management Kamloops, BC, CA

Date Posted: October 07, 2026

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler

Location: YMCA Station Plaza Care and Learning Centre (510 Lorne St, Kamloops, BC V2C 1W3)

YMCA Parkcrest Care and Learning Centre (2170 Parkcrest Ave, Kamloops, BC V2B 4Y1) - 1 to 5 shifts per month

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:15am to 5:00pm; 9 hour shift with 1 hour lunch break

StartDate: October 19, 2026

Salary: $32.66 per hour for ECE-IT license (Includes $6 per hour per the Provincial Wage Enhancement

Program).

Reports To: Team Lead

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms

Nature & Scope

Early childhood educators (ECE, ECE-IT/ SN) at the YMCA ensure a safe and engaging environment for all children. By adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, they design, and lead activities tailored to the interests and developmental stages of the children in their care. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, and community partners to deliver high-quality childcare within the communities we serve.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will :

• Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children
• Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
• Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
• Deliver high quality andage-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Ensure constant active supervisor and collaborate as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas.
• Utilize our parent communication app (Weemarkable) toprovide daily communication and updates
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces
• Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualification - you bring :

• Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
• Special NeedsEducator (SNE) isan asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
• Emergency First Aidand CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within30 days after the start date)
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordablechild careand camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB).By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at https://www.ymcabc.ca

About the Sunshine Coast:

Discover what the Sunshine Coast of BC has to offer by learning more about its local communities . Click the links to learn more about moving to and living here in the District of Sechelt!

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people ofcolour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application .