Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator (South Okanagan)

H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre; Penticton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused child care provider in Penticton is seeking an Infant Toddler Educator to join their growing team. You will be responsible for planning and implementing a dynamic curriculum while ensuring safety and quality standards for children ages birth to 3. Candidates should possess an Early Childhood Certificate with Infant Toddler Certification and a valid First Aid Certificate. This full-time position emphasizes engagement, energy, and collaboration with families for a positive child care experience.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, energy, interpersonal, and organizational skills necessary to support a positive team environment.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate curriculum to ensure YMCA Playing To Learn curriculum is maintained.
• Support colleagues and connect with families to provide a comprehensive program plan.
• Establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Experience

Lesson Planning

Experience with Children

Education

Early Childhood Certificate with Infant Toddler Certification

Job description

YMCA child care in Penticton is growing. We are looking for engaged, energetic, and passionate educators to join our team!

As an Infant Toddler 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 ECE Infant Toddler Educator will facilitate a high-quality child care experience for children ages birth to 3 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, developmentally appropriate program plan.
• Actively participate in programs with children, coordinate care, and meet the demands of staff, children, and families.
• Establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships.
• Ensure licensing standards and safety standards are maintained for all childcare settings and outings.
• Execute behavior care plans utilizing a child-centered approach, engaging parents, educators, and other YMCA staff.
• Actively participate and promote philanthropy through YMCA initiatives.

We would love to hear from people with:

• Candidates who hold an Early Childhood Certificate with Infant Toddler Certification.
• Enthusiasm, energy, interpersonal, and organizational skills necessary to support a positive team environment.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C.

Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values: Demonstrates and promotes understanding and appreciation of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC's mission, vision, and values.
• Service-Oriented: Identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each individual's YMCA experience; develops action plans to resolve service gaps.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to foster open communication; 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. The initial requirements include:

• Providing three professional references (e.g., employer, supervisor, or colleague).
• Providing a satisfactory Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued within six months prior to your start date. The YMCA will provide instructions and paperwork.

An interview will be conducted to ensure understanding of the role.

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

Application deadline: July 17, 2025

Key Skills:

Early Childhood Education, Algebra, Classroom Experience, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Adult Education, Special Needs, Calculus, Teaching, Geometry, Experience with Children, Public Speaking

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1