Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Casual)

Job summary

The assistant will help plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children while ensuring a safe and healthy environment. They are also responsible for monitoring children's daily needs, including physical care and positive behavior management.

Job details

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Casual) Date Posted: September 10, 2026 Competition Number: 171-26/27 Locations: West Kelowna / Kelowna, BC (Various locations) Join BGC Okanagan an Early Childhood Educator Assistant! BGC Okanagan is hiring passionate and caring relief Early Childhood Educator Assistants for our Early Years Programs throughout Kelowna and West Kelowna. If you’re enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, this is the place for you! At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age. If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made. Here’s what we offer when you join our team: A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything! Key Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in planning, preparing and carrying out developmentally appropriate program and activities. Program schedules include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual group activities. Ensures activities adhere to the BGC Okanagan Policies and Childcare Licensing Regulations. Monitor, guide and assist children in daily activities. Attends to children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping. Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behaviour management techniques. Conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis to promote the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills. Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff. Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy. Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which children can interact. Identifies and removes potential hazards. Maintains records, reports problems or concerns to senior staff. Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians Qualifications: Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain Successful completion of Agency screening process, including a criminal record check Hours: On call/as needed, Monday to Friday, between 7:30am and 5:30pm Rate of Pay: $21.86 per hour Closing Date: Open until filled BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. 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. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The assistant will help plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children while ensuring a safe and healthy environment. They are also responsible for monitoring children's daily needs, including physical care and positive behavior management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate and possess a current First Aid certificate. Applicants are also required to successfully complete an agency screening process, including a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Ongoing paid professional development • Positive and supportive team culture

Listed skills

• safety monitoring · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Early childhood education
• Childcare
• First aid
• Behavior management
• Record keeping
• Communication
• Safety monitoring
• Program planning
• Toileting
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• First Aid
• Management
• Problem Reporting
• Social Skills
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Education Assistant
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education