Team Lead, Early Years

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation and sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home

Extended medical and dental benefits

Training and professional development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates

Charitable organization with community

Be part of YMCA BC

Job summary

YMCA Parkcrest Care and Learning Centre in Kamloops, BC is seeking a Team Lead, Early Years to manage daily operations and deliver high-quality childcare services under the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. You will design engaging activities, supervise staff and volunteers, and maintain strong relationships with families.

The role requires Basic ECE certification with supervision experience, and offers competitive benefits, 40 hours/week, and a wage of $35.64/hour including licensed ECE

Qualifications

• Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia is required.
• Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) license is preferred.
• Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30 days after start).
• Three satisfactory references and a current criminal record check are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children.
• Build meaningful, positive relationships with children and families.
• Work with team to create a safe and supportive environment for staff and families.
• Deliver high quality age-appropriate programs based on YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Lead and supervise a team of Early Childhood Educators and volunteers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Safety compliance

Child growth training

Education

Basic ECE certification

ITE License preferred

Special Needs Educator asset

Emergency First Aid & CPR-C AED

Tools

Weemarkable

Job description

EY - Parkcrest Care and LC - KAM Full-Time Permanent Non-Management Kamloops, BC, CA

4 days ago Requisition ID: 10934

Date Posted: October 13, 2026

Position Title: Team Lead, Early Years

Location: YMCA Parkcrest Care and Learning Centre (2170 Parkcrest Ave, Kamloops, BC V2B 4Y1)

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday, between 7:15am - 5:00pm; 9 hour shift with a one hour lunch break.

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Salary: $35.64 per hour for ECE License (Includes $6 per hour for Licensed ECE’s as per the Provincial Government’s Wage Enhancement Initiative).

Reports To: Manager, Early Years

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The Team Lead will work directly within the early childhood program, managing the daily operation and delivery of childcare services, along with providing care and creative programming for children in a group setting. Early childhood educators (ECE, ECE-IT/ SN) at the YMCA ensure a safe and engaging environment for all children. By adhering to the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, they design, and lead activities tailored to the interests and developmental stages of the children in their care. These educators also cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, fellow educators, and community partners to deliver high-quality childcare within the communities we serve.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will:

• Provide quality care and creative programming directly to the children
• Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
• Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
• Deliver high quality andage-appropriateprograms based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• Ensure constant active supervisor and collaborate as a team to facilitate smooth transitions between play areas.
• Utilize our parent communication app (Weemarkable) toprovide daily communication and updates
• Keep a clean and safe environment – in all program areas and common spaces
• Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to a team of Early Childhood Educators, other staff members and volunteers, within YMCA guidelines and CCFL licensing requirements
• To provide leadership to the team in delivery of high quality and age appropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
• To facilitate the planning and implementation of a consistent child centered program in accordance with YMCA standards
• To maintain and complete administrative tasks in an accurate manner and within prescribed timelines, including (but not limited to) staff scheduling, incident reports, files, inventory, supply ordering
• To maintain/increase/sustain enrolment at approved capacities.
• To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships
• To develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and key community stakeholders
• To provide leadership and work with centre staff and volunteers to maintain a well-organized, safe and clean environment, including all activity and program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
• To set an example for professional appearance and conduct and maintain those standards among the staff team
• To interact directly with the children, providing quality care and creative programming
• To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and YMCA requirements
• To release children only to those authorized by parent/guardian, to ask for identification in order to ensure that the authorized pick-up has been verified
• To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre, the children, their families, and staff
• To attend all YMCA Playing to Learn professional development sessions and other training, as scheduled
• To read, understand and follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualification - you bring:

• Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbiais required
• Infant ToddlerEducator(ITE)License is preferred
• Special NeedsEducator (SNE) isan asset
• One to three years of supervisory experience
• High level of organization and customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Anytraining (Diplomas/ Certificates, or other evidence) related to child growth anddevelopment
• Emergency First Aidand CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30days after the start date)
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB).By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.