Early Childhood Educator - Penticton

YMCA of Southern Interior BC; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Early Childhood Educators to join their team in Penticton. This role involves creating a dynamic learning environment for young children, implementing the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, and ensuring high-quality care in accordance with provincial standards. The ideal candidates will possess the necessary certifications and demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, and strong interpersonal skills. Join a trusted organization committed to safety, equality, and community engagement, where your contributions will help shape the future of childcare in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement curriculum to ensure quality child care experiences.
• Maintain positive communication with families and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Observation Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Education

Early Childhood Educator Certificate (ECE, ECE IT, ECE SN)

Tools

First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C

Job description

Queen's Park YMCA Child Care Centre
630 Birch Ave
Penticton, BC V2A0G6, CAN

YMCA Childcare in Penticton is growing. We are looking engaged, energetic, passionate educators to join our team! As an Early Childhood Educator in our YMCA programs you will use observation skills to plan a YMCA Playing to Learn emergent curriculum. Children's play experiences are used to build a dynamic learning environment.

Reporting to the Manager of Child Care Programs, an Early Childhood Educator will facilitate a high-quality child care experience for children ages birth to 5 in accordance with YMCA standards and provincial requirements.

Additionally, the YMCA of SIBC participates in the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement program offered through the Government of BC.

If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!

• Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate specific expectations of curriculum to ensure YMCA Playing To Learn curriculum is maintained
• Support colleagues and connect with families to provide a comprehensive program plan that is developmentally appropriate
• Actively participate in programs with children, while being able to coordinate care and meet the dynamic needs of colleagues, children, and families
• Establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships
• Actively ensure licensing standards and safety standards are maintained for all childcare settings and outings
• Execute behaviour care plans, utilizing a child-centered approach by engaging parents and educators and YMCA colleagues
• Actively participate and promote philanthropy through YMCA Association initiatives

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Only candidates who hold a British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Certificate (ECE, ECE IT, ECE SN) can be considered for these positions.
• Enthusiasm, energy, interpersonal and organizational skills necessary to support a positive team environment
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
• Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Shares information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional in nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: February 28th, 2025