Early Childhood Educator
Date Posted: June 17, 2025
Competition Number: 52-25/26
Locations: Peachland, BC
Bgc Okanagan is hiring Early Childhood Educator for our Preschool-Little Learners program in Peachland, BC. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!
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. The start date for this role is September 1, 2025 with some training hours in August.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement high quality programs that support and promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
- Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group activities to inspire exploration, interaction, and play.
- Participates in program planning and reflective practice.
- 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, safe and secure environment for children. Identifies and removes potential hazards.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships and open communication with co-workers and parents/guardians.
Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice
- One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Successful completion of agency screening process, including clear criminal record check
Hours: 35 h, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rate of Pay: $21.22 per hour plus $6 hourly ECEWE for 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.
