Early Childhood Educator

**Date Posted**: September 19, 2025

**Position Title**: Early Childhood Educator

**Location**:Edgehill YMCA Child Care (7312 Abbotsford St, Powell River, BC V8A 2G5)

**Term**:Permanent, Full-Time

**Hours**:35 hours per week

**Shift**:Monday-Friday rotating shifts between the hours of 7:45am to 5:15pm

**Start**Date**: As soon as possible

**Salary**: $29.20 per hour (Includes $6 per hour Provincial Wage Enhancement Program)

**Reports**To**: Supervisor

**Benefits**:

- Competitive vacation and paid sick time
- Generous employer-matched pension plan
- 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 region and employment terms_

**Nature & Scope**

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 and age-appropriate programs 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) to provide 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

**Qualification**-**_you bring_**:

- Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
- Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) License is an asset
- Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
- Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (to be obtained within 30 days after 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.

**Application**Process**-**_ready_ to make a difference?_

**Application Deadline**:Until filled
- If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.

**Note**: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.