Senior Early Childhood Educator – Full-Time

Sprott Shaw College; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Canada is seeking a Senior Early Childhood Educator in West Kelowna. The role includes planning developmentally appropriate activities, ensuring compliance with policies, and maintaining communication with parents. Qualified candidates should have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and at least two years of related experience. This full-time position boasts a supportive team culture and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discounts

Ongoing paid professional development

Comprehensive benefits plan

Paid sick leave and vacation

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Early Childhood Education Certificate with a License to Practice.
• Minimum two years of recent, related experience is required.
• Successful completion of a clear Criminal Record Check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new children and ensure enrolment information is complete.
• Plan and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Ensure all activities comply with BGC Okanagan policies and regulations.
• Identify children's needs and develop individualized curricula.
• Communicate with parents about children's development.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.

Skills

Childcare coordination

First Aid

Effective communication

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Job description

Senior Early Childhood Educator

Date Posted: October 15, 2025

Competition Number: 168-25 / 26

Location: West Kelowna, BC

Join Our Team as a Senior Early Childhood Educator!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? BGC Okanagan is hiring a full-time Senior Early Childhood Educator for the Webber Road BGCO Club.

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
• Minimum two (2) years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Successful completion of the agency’s screening process, including a clear Criminal Record Check

Hours : 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday

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