Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Job summary

The assistant helps plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children while ensuring a safe and healthy environment. They also monitor children's daily needs, including physical care, and maintain open communication with parents and guardians.

Job details

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Date Posted: September 17, 2026 Competition Number: 179-26/27 Locations: Kelowna, BC (Martin Avenue Club) BGC Okanagan is hiring a passionate full-time Early Childhood Educator Assistant for our Early Years Program at the Martin Avenue club in Kelowna, BC. 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 Childcare discounts to help your family thrive Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed A comprehensive benefits plan 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: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:15am - 5:30pm Rate of Pay: $21.86 per hour Closing Date: September 24, 2026 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 helps plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children while ensuring a safe and healthy environment. They also monitor children's daily needs, including physical care, and maintain open communication with parents and guardians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate and possess a current First Aid certificate. A successful criminal record check is also required for employment.

Benefits

• Professional development • Childcare discounts • Paid sick leave • Paid vacation • Comprehensive benefits plan

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Child development
• First aid
• Behavior management
• Program planning
• Record keeping
• Safety monitoring
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Toileting
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• First Aid
• Management
• Discounts And Allowances
• 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