Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Make a lasting difference in a childs early years

As an Early Childhood Educator with YMCA Child Care you will create nurturing play-based learning experiences that support childrens growth curiosity and development while building meaningful partnerships with families and a collaborative team. Every day youll help shape positive early childhood experiences that set the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

• Compensation: $27.48 per hour this includes the ECE wage enhancement as part of the Governments Early Care and Learning Recruitment and Retention Strategy
  
  • Paid vacation wellness and family responsibility days
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Membership to Y facilities for self and family
  • Annual Y pension of 5% (after 2 years)
• Reporting to: Manager Child Care
• Location: Dilworth Mountain YMCA Child Care Centre
• Schedule: Full-Time 30-40 hours per week Monday to Friday

This role is ideal for an adaptable passionate Early Childhood Educator who thrives in dynamic environments enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and families and is committed to delivering high-quality play-based learning experiences across multiple childcare settings.

In this role you will plan and deliver engaging play-based learning experiences support childrens development and well-being collaborate with families and colleagues and maintain high-quality care and licensing standards.

• Create engaging play-based learning environments that support childrens growth development and well-being.
• Build positive relationships with children and families to foster trust belonging and meaningful engagement.
• Deliver responsive learning experiences that reflect childrens interests strengths and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to provide consistent high-quality care and support across multiple childcare settings.
• Adapt to diverse classrooms age groups and environments while maintaining an exceptional experience for children.
• Promote safe inclusive and nurturing spaces where children can learn explore and thrive.

• Valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) License to Practice.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C.
• Minimum age of 19 years in accordance with provincial licensing requirements.

• You are passionate about creating inclusive environments where every child and family feels they belong.
• You are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children families and the community.
• You build strong relationships and work collaboratively with families colleagues and partners.
• You provide caring responsive service and bring a child- and family-centered approach to your work.
• You embody the YMCAs values through a commitment to equity inclusion and excellence in care.

• Make a lasting impact Help children and families thrive during some of the most important years of development.
• Be part of something bigger Join a purpose-driven charity dedicated to strengthening individuals families and communities.
• Work with a supportive team Collaborate with passionate leaders and colleagues who value inclusion learning and shared success.

• Three professional references
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search.
  The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities persons of colour and ethnicity Indigenous persons (First Nations Metis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline:August 15 2026

Required Experience:

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