Early Childhood Educator (IT) - TERM

BGC Okanagan•Kelowna, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves supporting the growth, learning, and well-being of young children and their families. This is a temporary role from June 12, 2026 to August 12, 2026.

Requirements

BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate with current License to Practice
Infant Toddler Certification
Two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Successful completion of the agency screening process, including clear criminal record check
Legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status).

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 children’s 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 children’s growth and development. Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs.