Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
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About the role
Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
Date Posted: September 26, 2025
Competition Number: 143 – 25/26
Location: West Kelowna, BC (Chief Tomat Elementary School)
Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Educator!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? BGC Okanagan is seeking a part-time Early Childhood Educator for our Chief Tomat Early Learners Program. Little Learners is a school-based program designed to prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten by supporting their early development and readiness skills. At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs – we offer life-changing opportunities.
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
- Cost-shared 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:
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Welcomes new children and their families to the program. Ensure enrolment information is in order including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions and parental forms follow childcare licensing requirements.
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Plans carry out and evaluate 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.
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Ensures activities adhere to Childcare Licensing Regulations
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Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommend referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioral therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.
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Reports on progress, behaviors and other issues. Contributes to reports for special needs children moving on to elementary school. Maintains require records, care plans and statistics.
-
Attends to the children’s physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
-
Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
-
Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which the children can interact. 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. Conference with parents regarding unusual or problematic issues.
Qualifications:
- BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate with current license to practice
- Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Successful completion of agency screening process, including clear criminal record check
Hours: 22 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rate of Pay : $23.61 per hour plus $6 hourly ECEWE with proof ECE license
Closing Date: Open until filled
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status. We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
Top Benefits
About the role
Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
Date Posted: September 26, 2025
Competition Number: 143 – 25/26
Location: West Kelowna, BC (Chief Tomat Elementary School)
Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Educator!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? BGC Okanagan is seeking a part-time Early Childhood Educator for our Chief Tomat Early Learners Program. Little Learners is a school-based program designed to prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten by supporting their early development and readiness skills. At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs – we offer life-changing opportunities.
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
- Cost-shared 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:
-
Welcomes new children and their families to the program. Ensure enrolment information is in order including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions and parental forms follow childcare licensing requirements.
-
Plans carry out and evaluate 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 Childcare Licensing Regulations
-
Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommend 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. Contributes to reports for special needs children moving on to elementary school. Maintains require records, care plans and statistics.
-
Attends to the children’s physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
-
Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
-
Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which the children can interact. 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. Conference with parents regarding unusual or problematic issues.
Qualifications:
- BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate with current license to practice
- Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Successful completion of agency screening process, including clear criminal record check
Hours: 22 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rate of Pay : $23.61 per hour plus $6 hourly ECEWE with proof ECE license
Closing Date: Open until filled
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status. We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.