Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Internal Posting)
- Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2P3, Canada
Rate of Pay: $23.73 per hour · Part-time
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- Rate of Pay: $23.73 per hour
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- 30 hours per week
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Original job description
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Date Posted: October 28, 2026 Competition Number: 220-26/27
Locations: Kelowna, BC – Cameron Park Club
Exciting Internal Opportunity!
BGC Okanagan is seeking an Early Childhood Educator Assistant to join the Early Years program at our Cameron Park club in Kelowna, BC. If you’re enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, this could be the perfect role for you. This is a temporary position from November 2, 2026 to March 15, 2027.
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 Assistant Certification is required
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Successful completion of Agency screening process, including a criminal record check
Additional Information:
- This position is open to all qualified INTERNAL applicants
- This position requires union membership.
- Only qualified Early Childhood Educator Assistants with current certificate to practice in British Columbia will be considered.
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Rate of Pay: $23.73 per hour
Closing Date: November 3, 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.
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Responsibilities
Assist with planning and delivering developmentally appropriate individual and group activities that support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Supervise and care for children, maintain a safe and clean environment, administer first aid and medication according to policy, keep records, and communicate with parents or guardians.
Requirements
An Early Childhood Assistant Certification and a current First Aid Certificate are required, although applicants may be willing to obtain the First Aid Certificate. Applicants must complete the agency screening process, including a criminal record check, and qualified applicants must hold a current certificate to practice in British Columbia.
Skills
- Program Planning
- Child Development
- Activity Preparation
- Child Supervision
- Positive Behaviour Management
- First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Health and Safety
- Hazard Identification
- Record Keeping
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Benefits
- Paid Professional Development
- Childcare Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Assistant Certification
- Certificate to Practice in British Columbia
- First Aid Certificate
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities
- Program Planning
- Indoor and Outdoor Activities
- Individual and Group Activities
- Child Supervision
- Diapering
- Toileting
- Positive Behaviour Management
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Emotional Development
- Social Development
- First Aid Administration
- Medication Administration
- Health and Safety
- Hazard Identification
- Record Keeping
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Facility and Equipment Safety