Full-Time Early Childhood Educator or ECE-Assistant

2 weeks ago

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada YMCA of Southern Interior BC Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year
We are looking for engaged, energetic, and passionate educators to join our team As an Early Childhood Educator (or ECE-A) in our YMCA programs you will use observations skills to plan a YMCA Playing to Learn emergent curriculum. Children's play experiences are used to build a dynamic learning environment.

Reporting to the Manager of Child Care Programs, you will facilitate a high-quality child care experience for children ages birth to 5 in accordance with YMCA standards and provincial requirements.

Additionally, the YMCA of SIBC participates in the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement program offered through the Government of BC.

If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you

Reporting to the Child Care Manager this Full-Time member of the Child Care team, will:

  • Assist in leading high quality program planning, incorporating the Y's values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Inclusiveness
  • Assist in maintaining safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards
  • Build healthy relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Actively interacts with children ages 1-12 as a play partner and homework helper
  • Supports implementation of play based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, drama, games, team building, daily physical activity, and sports
  • Participate in YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives
We'd love to hear from people with:
  • Must be 19 years of age (as per provincial licensing standards)
  • Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
  • ECE-A/ECE/ Infant/Toddler Certificate (wage dependent upon level of certification)
Competencies:
  • Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values:Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
  • Service Orientated:Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
  • Relationship Building and Collaboration:Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.
The YMCA's Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

  • Provide 3 references of a professional nature (Ex. employer, supervisor, colleague, teacher, coach, etc.)
  • Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. 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: October 31, 2025

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