Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Résumé du poste

Assist in the development and implementation of early years programs while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include attending to children's physical needs and maintaining open communication with parents and guardians.

Détails du poste

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Date Posted: September 15, 2026 Competition Number: 175-26/27 Locations: Vernon, BC (Ellison, Alexis Park and Mission Hill 3-5 sites) Number of Vacancies: 3 BGC Okanagan is seeking casual Early Childhood Educator Assistants to provide lunch coverage for our Early Years Childcare programs at the Ellison, Alexis Park and Mission Hill clubs in Vernon. If you’re enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, this is the place for you! 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 So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU - because Opportunity Changes Everything! Key Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the development and implementation of programs and activities that are consistent with agency core values and core programming areas. Ensure that programs develop, engage members, address healthy positive child development and provide members with a sense of belonging. Provide a nurturing, fun and safe environment for children Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians Ensure that specific goals of the children and programs are met Attends to children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping. Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff. 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 Hours: Casual/as needed Rate of Pay: $21.86 per hour Closing Date: Open until filled 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.

Ce que vous ferez

Assist in the development and implementation of early years programs while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include attending to children's physical needs and maintaining open communication with parents and guardians.

Exigences

Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Assistant Certification and a current First Aid Certificate. Applicants are also required to pass an agency screening process, including a criminal record check.

Avantages

• Paid professional development • Supportive team culture

Compétences indiquées

• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Early childhood education
• Child development
• First aid
• Communication
• Program implementation
• Safety management
• Interpersonal skills
• Toileting
• Program Implementation
• First Aid Certification
• First Aid
• Management
• Child Development
• Interpersonal Communications
• Enthusiasm

Domaines d’emploi

• Education
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Education Assistant
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education