Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Internal Posting)
Date Posted: September 22, 2026 Competition Number: 183-26/27
Locations: Vernon, BC (Club on 35th Ave)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Exciting Internal Opportunity!
BGC Okanagan is seeking a full-time, temporary Early Childhood Educator Assistant to join the Early Years program at our Club on 35th Avenue in Vernon, BC. If you’re enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, this could be the perfect role for you. This temporary position provides leave coverage from October 5, 2026, until July 5, 2028, or upon the return of the incumbent.
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 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: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Rate of Pay: $23.73 per hour
Closing Date: September 30, 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.
