Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Ymca Bc; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation and paid sicktime

Free YMCA gym membership+ Y@Home

Extended medical and dental benefits

Training and professional development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority

Job summary

YMCA Fort St. James Care and Learning Centre in Fort St James, BC, seeks an Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant in a casual, on-call capacity. The position emphasizes creating a safe, engaging environment aligned with the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.

Responsibilities include delivering age-appropriate activities, fostering relationships with families, and collaborating with a team to ensure quality care. Start ASAP with end date for term.

Qualifications

• Basic ECE(A) certification from a BC-recognized program.
• Strong verbal and written communication with families and staff.
• CPR-C/AED certification and emergency first aid; obtain within 30 days.
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and engaging programming for children.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Deliver high quality, age-appropriate programs using YMCA curriculum.
• Maintain safe environments and support transitions between play areas.
• Use the parent app to provide daily updates and communications.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Team collaboration

Education

Basic ECE(A) certification

Special Needs Educator (SNE) asset

Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED

Criminal Record check with Vulnerable sector search

Job description

Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Casual Non-Management Fort St. James, BC, CA

4 days ago Requisition ID: 10826

Salary Range: $23.81 To $31.56 Hourly

Date Posted: October 07, 2026

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Location: YMCA Fort St. James Care and Learning Centre (349 Stuart Dr W, Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0)

Term: Casual, On-call

Hours: Hours may vary

Shift: Monday-Friday as needed, 7:45am - 5:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: December 4, 2026

Salary: $23.81 per hour for ECEA Certificate

$31.56 per hour for ECE Certificate (Includes $6 per hour 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-appropriateprograms 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(A) certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
• Special NeedsEducator (SNE) isan asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Anytraining related to child growth anddevelopmentis an asset
• Emergency First Aidand CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30 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, affordable child care and 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 YMCA BC | Fitness, Aquatics, Child Care, Camps & Community Programs

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 of colour , 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.