Early Childhood Educator (Temporary)

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive team culture

Professional development

Childcare discounts

Sick leave and vacation

Benefits plan

Job summary

BGC Okanagan is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Educator for a temporary period at our Cameron Park Club in Kelowna, BC. The role runs from October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027, or until the incumbent returns, offering a supportive team culture and ongoing professional development.

Typically 40 hours weekly, with a wage of $25.95 per hour. Preference given to candidates with an ECE certificate and License to Practice; union membership is required.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice.
• Minimum one year of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Successful completion of the agency's screening process, including a clear Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new children and families; manages enrolment information per licensing requirements.
• Plans, delivers, and assesses age-appropriate activities; creates daily schedules.
• Ensures activities comply with policies and regulations.
• Identifies needs and refers to additional services as needed.
• Maintains progress reports and records; contributes to child reports.
• Demonstrates developmentally appropriate activities with a positive approach.
• Attends to daily child needs (diapering, eating, sleeping).
• Administers first aid/medication per policy.
• Maintains a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Establishes open communication with parents/guardians and invites input.

Skills

One year experience

Education

ECE Certificate

Job description

Early Childhood Educator (Temporary)

Date Posted: September 25, 2026

Competition Number: 180-26/27

Locations: Kelowna, BC (Cameron Park)

Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Educator!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? BGC Okanagan is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Educator at our Cameron Park Club. This is a temporary position from October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027, or upon the return of the incumbent.

At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age.

If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made.

Here's what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
• A comprehensive benefits plan

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here - because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcomes new children and their families to the program. Ensures enrolment information is in order including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions and parental forms follow childcare licensing requirements.
• Plans, carries out and evaluates developmentally appropriate and age specific activities and experiences for children using modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques. Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities.
• Ensures activities adhere to BGC Okanagan Polices and Childcare Licensing Regulations
• Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommends referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.
• Reports on progress, behaviours and other issues. Contributes to reports for children with disabilities, maintains records, care plans and statistics.
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive guiding techniques through daily contact with children and team members.
• Attends to the children's physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating, and sleeping.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
• Maintains a healthy and safe, culturally and developmentally appropriate environment in which the children can learn and grow. Identifies and removes potential hazards.
• Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians. Communicates with families about children's growth and development. Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs.

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice
• Minimum one (1) years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Successful completion of the agency's screening process, including a clear Criminal Record Check

Additional Information:

• This position is open to all applicants
• This position requires union membership

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay:

$25.95 per hour

Closing Date:

Open until filled

BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.