Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Date Posted: August 18, 2025
Competition Number : 107-25/26
Locations: Kelowna, BC (Various locations)
BGC Okanagan is hiring relief Early Childhood Educator Assistants for our Early Years Programs in Kelowna, BC. Step into a role where every day brings the chance to make a difference in the lives of children and their families! With a variety of 0–5 year early years programs, we’re looking for occasional relief staff to support during vacations and illness—giving you the opportunity to gain valuable experience across many different programs.
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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 behavior 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 Assistant Certification
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
Hours: On-call casual hours available, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Rate of Pay: $21.22 per hour
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.