Infant & Toddler Educator

Coast Educare; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nutrition Program lunch

Extended Health/Dental after 3 months

Professional Development Days

Work life balance

Paid Winter Break

Job summary

Coast Educare is hiring Infant & Toddler Educators to shape young minds in a hands-on learning environment. The role emphasizes nurturing care, age-appropriate curriculum, and close communication with families and teammates.

You will document child progress and support each child’s development within a BC-aligned Early Learning Framework. We value strong English communication, classroom management, and dedication to open-ended play-based learning.

Qualifications

• Must have a license to practice as an Infant & Toddler Educator (ITE).
• First Aid/CPR valid.
• Food Safe (Basic - Level 1).
• Clear Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Justice.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities.
• Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Document observations and complete pedagogical narrations.
• Provide individualized guidance to support each child’s needs.
• Monitor and assess each child’s development and progress.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues and communicate regularly about children’s progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

ITE licensure

Job description

An amazing opportunity to join a new and growing company at the ground level and be a vital part of our vision.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Infant & Toddler Educators to join our team. As an Infant & Toddler Educator, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of young children and providing them with a strong foundation for their future education. If you have a love for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Duties

• Create and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities
• Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment
• Document observations and complete pedagogical narrations
• Provide individualized guidance to support each child's needs
• Monitor and assess each child's development and progress
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and communicate regularly about children's progress.
• Excellent spoken and written English language a must
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment

Requirements

• License to practice as an Infant and Toddler Educator (ITE)
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Food Safe (Basic - Level 1)
• Clear Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Justice
• 2-3 positive professional references
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach and open-ended play based learning
• Familiar with BC's Early Learning Framework, ECEBC's Code of Ethics, and ECPN
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom of young children
• Knowledgeable about children's nutritional needs to educate about our Nutrition Program

Perks

• A positive and vibrant workplace of likeminded, experienced educators
• Business casual dress
• Work life balance. Work schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday for all Educators
• Staff participation in our Nutrition Program for lunch
• Priority Child Care
• Paid Professional Development Days
• Extended Health/Dental benefits after 3 months
• Paid Winter Break (5 days) after 1-full year of employment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00-$26.00 per hours plus a $6 Government Wage Enhancement ($31.00-$32.00)

Expected hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Extended health/dental/vision & Life Insurance/AD&D/Critical Illness

Experience

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language

• English (required)

License/Certification

• BC License to practice as an ITE

Work Location: In person at one of Coast to Coast Educare's locations

Expected start date: Ongoing