Senior Early Childhood Educator

BGC Okanagan • Vernon, BC

18d • Onsite

About The Position

BGC Okanagan is hiring a Senior Early Childhood Educator to join their Early Years team at the club at Ellison Elementary. 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 also 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
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include 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. 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.

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