Senior Early Childhood Educator

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Early Childhood Educator to join their team in a temporary role. This position offers the chance to lead a dedicated group of educators in creating impactful experiences for children and families. With a focus on professional development, this role provides opportunities for growth and leadership within a vibrant community. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, including paid vacation and childcare discounts. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid professional development

Cost shared benefit plan

Paid vacation

Child Care discount

Leadership Programs

Fun and Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Must have Early Childhood Education Certificate and current License to Practice.
• Two years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct staff and volunteers in program activities.
• Plan and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Manage annual program budget and complete monthly reports.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Planning and Implementation

Mentoring

Relationship Building

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Infant-Toddler Certification

Two years of related experience

Job description

Senior Early Childhood Educator

Date Posted: March 4, 2025

Competition Number: 266-24/25

Location: Kelowna, BC (Cameron Park)

BGC Okanagan is hiring Senior Early Childhood Educators for our Cameron Park BGCO Club. This is a temporary role starting March 2025, until November 14th 2025, covering maternity leave. This senior role is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of dedicated and passionate staff in an environment where every day there is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

• 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.
• 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:

• Provide leadership and direction to staff, volunteers, and practicum students.
• Responsible for training, supervising, supporting and evaluating staff, volunteers and practicum students.
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children.
• Ensures programs and activities offered are consistent with agency core values and core programming areas.
• Work directly in program being a positive role model, mentor and relationship builder with children, parents, staff and volunteers.
• Manage annual program budget.
• Complete Monthly program reports.
• Track Membership space and enrolment.

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice.
• Infant-Toddler Certification for some roles.
• 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.

This position requires Union membership.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Rate of Pay: $22.92 per hour plus $6 hourly ECEWE with proof ECE license.

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.