Early Childhood Educator

University of British Columbia • Kelowna, BC

11d • CA$26 - CA$28 • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires planning and implementing a safe and rich early care and learning environment for the children within a licensed group child care setting in culturally diverse communities. Educators must be able to adapt to diverse approaches and early childhood pedagogies as led by individual child care programs. You will work collaboratively with a team of Early Childhood Educators, receiving daily guidance from the Senior Early Childhood Educator and reporting directly to the Program Manager. This position works within the policies and procedures of UBC Okanagan Child Care Services and fosters strong partnerships with fellow Educators as well as the parents and guardians of the children enrolled in the program.

Requirements

• A valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate to Practice in BC.
• Current Emergency Child Care First Aid certification.
• A clear Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

• You bring energy and a welcoming spirit.
• You build meaningful relationships with children and support their unique strengths and needs.
• You are excited to join a university community and connect with students, faculty, and staff.
• You are comfortable working independently and in a collaborative environment.
• You are organized, patient, and thoughtful, exercising sound judgment in all situations.
• You approach challenges creatively and positively leading to effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engages with the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and collaborates together with the other Educators in constructing a creative and inclusive early care and learning environment, thus supporting each child’s emerging abilities.
• Creates and maintains respectful, meaningful and professional relationships with families that reflect the role of the Educator and honour parents and guardians as the primary caregivers.
• Advocates for quality child care for individual children and families.
• Assists the Senior Early Childhood Educator with compliance requirements.
• Creates caring professional relationships with their colleagues that support the success of all team members and the program.

Benefits

• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits.
• UBC tuition waiver for yourself or an eligible dependent.
• Generous paid vacation and additional time off at Christmas.
• Community corporate discounts.
• Participation in UBC’s pension program.
• Benefits begin immediately upon hire (employer paid).
• Vacation Pay: Starts at 4 weeks paid vacation (prorated to your start date) + additional 3 days between Boxing Day and News Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree