Senior Early Childhood Educator

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive team culture

Ongoing professional development

Childcare discounts

Paid sick leave and vacation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

BGC Okanagan in West Kelowna, BC, is hiring a temporary, full-time Senior Early Childhood Educator at the Mount Boucherie Community Centre. You will lead developmentally appropriate programming for children and support families, with a focus on safety and licensing compliance.

The role offers 40 hours/week, weekdays, with a starting wage of CAD 24.32 per hour plus the ECE wage enhancement, and a comprehensive benefits plan after onboarding.

Qualifications

• ECE certificate and current License to Practice.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new children and families; ensures enrolment info; medical and dietary details meet licensing.
• Plans, carries out and evaluates age-appropriate activities; develops daily schedules.
• Ensures activities adhere to policies and childcare licensing regulations.
• Identifies abilities and needs; refers for additional services when needed.
• Reports on progress; maintains records and care plans.
• Models developmentally appropriate activities and positive guidance.
• Attends to physical needs (diapering, toileting, eating).
• Administers first aid and medications per policy.
• Maintains a healthy, safe, inclusive environment; removes hazards.
• Establishes open communication with families; invites parent input.

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Two years of experience

Job description

Senior Early Childhood Educator

Date Posted: October 16, 2026

Competition Number: 211-26/27

Location: West Kelowna, BC (Mount Boucherie Community Centre)

Make a difference every day with BGC Okanagan!

BGC Okanagan is hiring a temporary, full-time Senior Early Childhood Educator at the Mount Boucherie club in West Kelowna, BC. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age.

If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
• A comprehensive benefits plan

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcomes new children and their families to the program. Ensures enrolment information is in order including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions and parental forms follow childcare licensing requirements.
• Plans, carries out and evaluates developmentally appropriate and age specific activities and experiences for children using modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques. Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities.
• Ensures activities adhere to BGC Okanagan Polices and Childcare Licensing Regulations
• Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommends referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.
• Reports on progress, behaviours and other issues. Contributes to reports for children with disabilities, maintains records, care plans and statistics.
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive guiding techniques through daily contact with children and team members.
• Attends to the children’s physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
• Maintains a healthy and safe, culturally and developmentally appropriate environment in which the children can learn and grow. Identifies and removes potential hazards.
• Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians. Communicates with families about children’s growth and development. Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs.

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 theagency screening process, including clear criminal record check

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:15am - 5:30pm

Rate of Pay: $24.32 per hour plus six dollars ECE Wage Enhancement

Closing Date: Open until filled

BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.