Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Casual)

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Casual)

Date Posted:September 10 2026

Competition Number: 171-26/27

Locations: West Kelowna / Kelowna BC (Various locations)

Join BGC Okanagan an Early Childhood Educator Assistant!

BGC Okanagan is hiring passionate and caring reliefEarly Childhood Educator Assistants for our Early Years Programs throughout Kelowna and West Kelowna. If youre enthusiastic about helping children learn grow and thrive this is the place for 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.

Heres 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

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:

• Assists in planning preparing and carrying out developmentally appropriate program and activities. Program schedules include indoor/outdoor active/quiet and individual group activities.
• Ensures activities adhere to the BGC Okanagan Policies and Childcare Licensing Regulations.
• Monitor guide and assist children in daily activities.
• Attends to childrens physical needs which may include diapering toileting eating and sleeping.
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behaviour management techniques. Conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis to promote the development of physical cognitive emotional and social skills.
• Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
• Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which children can interact. Identifies and removes potential hazards.
• Maintains records reports problems or concerns to senior staff.
• Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

• Successful completion of Agency screening process including a criminal record check

Hours: On call/as needed Monday to Friday between 7:30am and 5:30pm

Rate of Pay: $21.86 per hour

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC