On-Call Early Childhood Educator: Nurture Growth

Simplication; Vernon; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Okanagan Indian Band is seeking an On-Call Early Childhood Educator to support children at our Daycare. The role focuses on building a solid, safe foundation across physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development, while partnering with parents for a holistic approach to care and education.

The successful candidate will join a welcoming team and contribute to a program aligned with the centre’s philosophy, ensuring safety and active engagement in daily activities and events.

Qualifications

• ECE certification required.
• First Aid certification as per Schedule C of licensing regulations requested.
• Experience working with children under six preferred.
• Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a quality program based on the centre’s philosophy.
• Plan, organize and lead daily activities for intellectual, physical and emotional growth.
• Encourage cooperation and participation of all children in activities.
• Create a safe and secure environment.
• Liaise with co-workers and other professionals to meet the needs of the children.
• Provide interaction with children as a group and individually as required.
• Maintain health and safety; observe health signs and administer basic First Aid as needed.
• Maintain hygiene, supervise indoor and outdoor play.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Cultural awareness

Professional collaboration

Education

ECE Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Okanagan Indian Band is seeking an On-Call Early Childhood Educator to support children at our Daycare. The role focuses on building a solid, safe foundation across physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development, while partnering with parents for a holistic approach to care and education.

The successful candidate will join a welcoming team and contribute to a program aligned with the centre’s philosophy, ensuring safety and active engagement in daily activities and events.