Senior Early Childhood Educator

BGC Okanagan • West Kelowna, BC

18d • Onsite

About The Position

BGC Okanagan is hiring Senior Early Childhood Educators to join their Early Years team at their Martin Avenue, Webber Road, or Hudson Road clubs. The role involves supporting children, building relationships with families, and creating engaging learning experiences. BGC Okanagan is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices and welcomes applications from historically marginalized groups. They offer accessibility support during the hiring process.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice
• 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
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada)

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new children and their families to the program and ensures enrolment information is in order, including medical, emergency, dietary, and parental forms, following childcare licensing requirements.
• Plans, carries out, and evaluates developmentally appropriate and age-specific activities and experiences for children using modeling, 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 Policies 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 behavioral therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
• Reports on progress, behaviors, and other issues, and contributes to reports for children with disabilities, maintaining records, care plans, and statistics.
• Models developmentally appropriate activities and positive guiding techniques through daily contact with children and team members.
• Attends to the children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, and eating.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
• Maintains a healthy, safe, culturally, and developmentally appropriate environment for children to learn and grow, identifying and removing potential hazards.
• Establishes positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians, communicating with families about children’s growth and development, and requesting input and participation from parents in program development.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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