ECE Assistant Float - Build Meaningful Child Care Impact

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Prince George; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full 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

Be part of a charitable organization

Job summary

YMCA BC in Prince George invites applications for the Early Childhood Educator Assistant Float role. This full-time, permanent position supports a team delivering safe, engaging care across YMCA Prince George Child Care Centres, following the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.

You will foster positive relationships with children and families, work with a rotating schedule, and start on October 1, 2026. Benefits include vacation and sick time, membership, extended medical and dental, and

Qualifications

• Basic ECEA or ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
• Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) License is an asset
• Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30 days after the start date)
• 3 satisfactory references required
• Criminal Record check with VSS issued within 6 months of start date

Responsibilities

• 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 and age-appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Ensure constant active supervision and collaborate as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas
• Utilize our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces
• Follow all YMCA, CCFL and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Skills

Strong communication

Education

ECE/ECE certification (BC)

ITE license (asset)

SNE (asset)

Tools

Emergency First Aid & CPR-C & AED

Job description

YMCA BC in Prince George invites applications for the Early Childhood Educator Assistant Float role. This full-time, permanent position supports a team delivering safe, engaging care across YMCA Prince George Child Care Centres, following the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.

You will foster positive relationships with children and families, work with a rotating schedule, and start on October 1, 2026. Benefits include vacation and sick time, membership, extended medical and dental, and