Company Description Okanagan Sprouts Early Learning Childcare Centre is a welcoming early learning community in Kelowna, BC, dedicated to providing safe, caring, and engaging environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The centre focuses on play-based learning, meaningful relationships, and age-appropriate activities that foster confidence, creativity, independence, and social skills. Educators are committed to supporting each child’s individual development while building strong, collaborative relationships with families. Okanagan Sprouts emphasizes social and emotional development, creativity, curiosity, and positive family partnerships. The centre is proud to be more than a childcare facility, offering a nurturing community where children are encouraged to discover, imagine, create, and grow.
Role Description The Early Childhood Educator – Infant Toddler is a full-time, on-site role located in West Kelowna, BC. In this position, the educator plans and implements developmentally appropriate, play-based activities for infants and toddlers, creating a safe, nurturing, and responsive classroom environment. Daily tasks include supervising children, supporting routines such as meals, rest, and transitions, and documenting observations to inform individualized learning plans. The educator collaborates with colleagues and families to communicate children’s progress, address needs, and maintain strong relationships. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, following licensing regulations, and participating in ongoing professional development and team meetings.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 Years experience working in childcare facility.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills, including clear communication, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Development, including infant and toddler milestones, play-based learning principles, and social-emotional support strategies.
- Candidates should possess Creativity Skills, such as designing engaging activities, adapting materials for varied abilities, and encouraging curiosity and imaginative play.
- Candidates should possess experience Working With Children in group care or educational settings, with a focus on nurturing, guidance, and positive behavior support.
- Candidates should possess strong Organization Skills, including time management, classroom setup, routine planning, and accurate documentation of children’s learning.
- Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification and Infant Toddler specialization (or eligibility/intent to obtain) are strongly preferred.
- Current first aid/CPR certification, adherence to health and safety regulations, and capacity to meet physical demands of working with young children (e.g., lifting, floor-level interaction) are beneficial.
