Early Childhood Educator (Infant Toddler)

Kelowna - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Early Childhood Educator (Infant Toddler)

Date Posted:March 4 2026

Competition Number: 288-25/26

Location: Kelowna BC (Anne McClymont Club)

Make a difference every day with BGC Okanagan!

BGC Okanagan is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Educator with Infant Toddler certification for our Early Years Program at the Anne McClymont Club in Kelowna BC. Step into a role where every day offers the chance to support the growth learning and well-being of young children and their families.

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
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 childrens 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 childrens growth and development. Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs.

Qualifications:

BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate with current License to Practice
Infant Toddler Certification
Two (2) years ofrecent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Successful completion of theagency screening process including clear criminal record check

Hours: 35 hours a week Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $24.51 per hour

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 youre 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.

Required Experience:

Manager

Early Childhood Educator (Infant Toddler)Date Posted:March 4 2026Competition Number: 288-25/26Location: Kelowna BC (Anne McClymont Club)Make a difference every day with BGC Okanagan!BGC Okanagan is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Educator with Infant Toddler certification for our Early Years Pro...

Early Childhood Educator (Infant Toddler)

Date Posted:March 4 2026

Competition Number: 288-25/26

Location: Kelowna BC (Anne McClymont Club)

Make a difference every day with BGC Okanagan!

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
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 childrens 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 childrens growth and development. Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs.

Qualifications:

BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate with current License to Practice
Infant Toddler Certification
Two (2) years ofrecent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Successful completion of theagency screening process including clear criminal record check

Hours: 35 hours a week Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $24.51 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager