Temp Early Childhood Educator - Growth, Benefits & Impact

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; West Kelowna; In loco; CAD 26.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Positive team culture

Ongoing paid professional development

Childcare discounts

Paid sick leave and vacation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Descrizione del lavoro

BGC Okanagan is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a temporary role at Webber Road Daycare in West Kelowna, BC. The position runs until July 1, 2028, or until the incumbent returns, offering a supportive team, ongoing professional development, childcare discounts, sick leave and vacation, plus a comprehensive benefits plan.

The role involves mentoring staff, onboarding new personnel, ensuring licensing compliance, delivering developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining a safe,

Competenze

• Eligible for Early Childhood Education certification or equivalent.
• One year of recent related experience or an equivalent education/experience combination.

Mansioni

• Plans, assigns, mentors, and guides Early Childhood Educator Assistants, new staff, volunteers, and practicum students.
• Conducts program orientations and job shadowing to support staff onboarding and development.
• Welcomes new children and families, ensuring enrolment documentation and required information meet childcare licensing requirements.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates age-appropriate, developmentally supportive activities and daily programming in accordance with childcare licensing regulations.
• Identifies children's individual abilities, interests, and developmental needs and adapts programming to support their growth and learning.
• Identifies when additional supports or professional referrals may benefit children and works collaboratively with families and service providers.
• Model positive behaviour guidance, developmentally appropriate practices, and effective classroom management.
• Supports children's daily care needs, including diapering, toileting, eating, and sleeping.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Builds positive relationships with families and communicates regularly about children's growth, development, and well-being.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies, childcare licensing regulations, WorkSafeBC requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Acts as the primary contact during licensing inspections and identifies and reports safety, compliance, and risk concerns.

Formazione

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

BGC Okanagan is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a temporary role at Webber Road Daycare in West Kelowna, BC. The position runs until July 1, 2028, or until the incumbent returns, offering a supportive team, ongoing professional development, childcare discounts, sick leave and vacation, plus a comprehensive benefits plan.

The role involves mentoring staff, onboarding new personnel, ensuring licensing compliance, delivering developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining a safe,