Senior Early Childhood Educator

BGC Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Okanagan is seeking a Senior Early Childhood Educator to lead programs at the Martin Avenue BGCO Club in Kelowna, BC. The ideal candidate will design high-quality programs that foster children's growth, support families, and participate in a dynamic team environment. Offering a competitive pay structure, professional development, and a vibrant community atmosphere, this role is perfect for someone passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Paid professional development

Cost-shared benefit plan

Childcare discounts up to 40%

Leadership programs

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Current License to Practice.
• Experience with families and children's development.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs for children under 5.
• Maintain communication with families and create individualized support plans.
• Provide leadership and supervision for volunteers and students.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

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Senior Early Childhood Educator

Date Posted: May 27, 2025

Competition Number: 38-25/206

Location:

Kelowna, BC (Martin Avenue)

BGC Okanagan is hiring Senior Early Childhood Educators for our Martin Avenue BGCO Club. This senior role offers a wonderful opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated team where you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families—every single day.

• At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs – we offer life-changing opportunities.
• Imagine a journey where your professional development isn’t just encouraged – it’s sponsored!
• With our cost-shared benefit plan, paid vacation, sick time, and childcare discounts, we've got your back every step of the way.
• Feeling ambitious? Our leadership programs will catapult you to new heights, unleashing your full potential and empowering you to lead with confidence. And with our vibrant community of practice, you'll connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and inspire one another to reach for the stars.
  
  

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

We Can Provide

• Flexibility and variety
• Paid professional development and recertification
• Fun, Safe, Inclusive and Positive Culture
• Cost shared benefit plan, paid vacation and sick time
• Child Care discount, up to 40%
• Leadership Programs
• Community of Practice
• Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement (ECEWE)
  
  

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Early Childhood Educator– Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children under the age of 5 years.
• Ensure all programming aligns with the organization’s core values and adhere to childcare licensing regulations
• Welcome and orient new children and families. Maintain positive, respectful, and open communication with families, engaging them in their child's growth and development
• Develop and maintain individualized support plans, progress reports, and all required documentation to support children’s growth and development. When appropriate, identify and recommend referrals or additional support services, and collaborate closely with professionals to ensure a holistic and responsive approach to care.
• Support children’s physical needs—including toileting, eating, and sleeping—while ensuring a safe, healthy environment. Administer first aid as needed
• Lead by example, acting as a positive role model, mentor, and relationship builder with children, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide leadership, supervision, training, support, and evaluation for volunteers, and practicum students.
• Support program operations, including budget oversight, purchasing, tracking enrolment and membership space, and completing monthly program reports.
  
  

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice
• Two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Successful completion of agency screening process, including clear criminal record check
  
  

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Rate of Pay: $23.61 per hour plus $6 hourly ECEWE with proof ECE license; cost shared benefits

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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