Senior Early Childhood Educator (Temporary)

Senior Early Childhood Educator (Temporary)

Date Posted: March 20, 2026

Competition Number: 302-25/26

Location: Vernon, BC (Club on 35th)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families?

BGC Okanagan is hiring a full-time, temporary Senior Early Childhood Educator for our Early Years program at the Vernon Club on 35th. This temporary position provides leave coverage until October 15, 2026, or upon the return of the incumbent.

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:

Welcomes new children and their families to the program. Ensures enrolment information is in order including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions and parental forms follow childcare licensing requirements.

Plans, carries out and evaluates 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 BGC Okanagan Polices and Childcare Licensing Regulations

Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommends referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.

Reports on progress, behaviours and other issues. Contributes to reports for children with disabilities, maintains records, care plans and statistics. 

Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive guiding techniques through daily contact with children and team members.

Attends to the children’s physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating.

Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.

Maintains a healthy and safe, culturally and developmentally appropriate environment in which the children can learn and grow. 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.

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice

Minimum two (2) years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Successful completion of the agency’s screening process, including a clear Criminal Record Check

Please Note:

This position is open to all qualified applicants

This position requires union membership

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $22.92 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.