Senior Early Childhood Educator

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan invites applications for a Senior Early Childhood Educator at our Central Okanagan clubs (Martin Ave, Webber Road, Hudson Road) in Kelowna and West Kelowna.

This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with pay around $24.32 per hour plus a $6/hr ECE wage enhancement and a comprehensive benefits plan.

You will support children with developmentally appropriate activities, maintain licensing standards, and partner with families to promote learning.

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 the agency screening process, including clear criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new children and 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.

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice

Job description

Senior Early Childhood Educator

Date Posted: July 24, 2026

Competition Number: 111-26/27

Location: Multiple Clubs in Central Okanagan

• Martin Ave Club – Kelowna
• Webber Road Club - West Kelowna
• Hudson Road Club - West Kelowna

BGC Okanagan is hiring Senior Early Childhood Educators!

Join our Early Years team at our Martin Avenue, Webber Road, or Hudson Road clubs and help shape bright futures every day. If you are passionate about supporting children, building meaningful relationships with families, and creating engaging learning experiences, we want to hear from you.

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 – becauseOpportunity 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

Rate of Pay: $24.32 per hour+ $6/hr. 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.