Early Childhood Educator

Staff - Union Job Category BCGEU Okanagan Childcare Job Profile BCGEU OK Salaried - Early Childhood Educator Job Title Early Childhood Educator Department UBCO | Administration | Child Care Compensation Range $4,587.36 - $4,772.69 CAD Monthly Posting End Date August 20, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks Job End Date Ongoing Additional Information: $4 Wage Enhancement is additional to the posted salary B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Membership: This is a unionized workplace, which is covered by a collective agreement. Union dues will be subtracted from each pay cheque. UBC Okanagan Child Care- Early Childhood Educator (Full Time) Starts at 4 weeks paid vacation + additional 3 days between Boxing Day and News Year’s Day Benefits begin immediately upon hire (employer paid) Professional & Educational development funds Working for UBC Are you looking for a career with a great work-life balance? We are currently recruiting energetic and passionate people for our UBC Okanagan Child Care Centre. We pride ourselves in having a dynamic workplace culture, great pay & benefits, and opportunities for career development. Here are some of the reasons why UBC is one of BC’s Top Employers: Top Employer: UBC / University of British Columbia (canadastop100.com) Employer paid extended health and dental benefits Generous paid vacation + additional Christmas time off UBC pension UBC tuition waiver (for you or a dependent) Professional Development funds Community corporate discounts 50% discount of monthly bus/transit pass Who are you? You bring energy and a welcoming spirit. You build meaningful relationships with children and support their unique strengths and needs. You are excited to join a university community and connect with students, faculty, and staff. You are comfortable working independently and in a collaborative environment. You are organized, patient, and thoughtful, exercising sound judgment in all situations. You approach challenges creatively and positively leading to effective solutions. You are a qualified Early Childhood Educator with current BC ECE certification, current Emergency Child Care First Aid certification, and a clear Criminal Record Check. We are currently recruiting an ECE to join our Child Care team at our Okanagan Campus. This position requires planning and implementing a safe and rich early care and learning environment for the children within a licensed group childcare setting in culturally diverse communities. Educators must be able to adapt to diverse approaches and early childhood pedagogies as led by the individual childcare programs. ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS Educators work closely with a team of other Early Childhood Educators and receive daily direction from the Senior Early Childhood Educator. Reports directly to Program Manager. This position works within the policies of UBC Okanagan CCS and in partnership with the Educators and the parents and guardians of the children enrolled in the program. WORK PERFORMED Engages with the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and collaborates together with the other Educators in constructing a creative and inclusive early care and learning environment, thus supporting each child’s emerging abilities. Builds a meaningful relationship with all children and maintains an environment respectful of children’s strengths and needs Participates in all aspects of the program including routines and transitions Models curiosity and celebration of diversity among the children and families and the cultural groups they represent Directly supervises children using multiple strategies including observation and positive guidance techniques Protects and respects the rights of children and the determination of appropriate interventions to ensure the protection of those rights Recognizes, documents and takes appropriate action in the case of suspected abuse, illness or accident, ensuring serious incidences are reported to the appropriate authorities and all required documentation is completed Promotes the health and safety of all children including ensuring safe food practices and routine infectious control practices are followed Engages in reflective practice that includes observation and interpretation of individual children’s activities Creates and maintains respectful, meaningful and professional relationships with families that reflect the role of the Educator and honour parents and guardians as the primary caregivers. Accommodates where possible parents'/guardians’ requests for daily care routines within the context of a licensed group care facility Shares information about children's progress and the program with parents/guardians Attends parent meetings Attends family functions organized by the Program Manager with the goal of sharing information and supporting community. Advocates for quality child care for individual children and families; Supports families in their attempts to access specialized services that may be required for their children Keeps informed of current events in the child care sector Ensures that information on child care initiatives at UBC Okanagan and in the broader community are available to Educators and parents/guardians Assists the Senior Early Childhood Educator with compliance requirements: Maintaining and safely storing of records Ensuring the program is well maintained in a neat, organized, and safe manner indoors and outdoors Following all UBC Okanagan CCS Program Policies and Procedures and Health and Safety protocols Creates caring professional relationships with their colleagues that support the success of all team members and the program: Actively taking part in discussions related to program vision, pedagogy, goals and evaluation Contributes to staff meeting agendas and attending and participating in staff meetings Uses effective communication and collaboration methods to achieve harmonious relationships with all colleagues Works with all team members to provide guidance to students Other duties: Engages in reflective practice that includes an evaluation of personal success in achieving UBC Okanagan CCS’ goals of pedagogical direction of the program Takes part in professional development opportunities and setting personal professional goals that support the on-going successes and growth of the team and Program Provides guidance to volunteers and students Maintains a professional demeanor at all times, addressing any breaches in professional conduct by their team of Educators including but not limited to; Appropriate dress and hygiene Language, voice tone and style of communication Relationships with UBC colleagues, children and parents/guardians Appropriate division of personal life and professional life Maintains and promotes confidentiality and protection of privacy within Child Care Services Completes any other tasks or requests from the Program Manager, Senior Early Childhood Educator or Associate Director of Child Care Services SUPERVISION RECEIVED Daily direction is provided by the Senior Early Childhood Educator. Reports to the Program Manager. Educators participate in yearly evaluation/goal setting with Program Manager and input from the Senior Early Childhood Educator in addition to receiving on-going feedback and coaching. SUPERVISION GIVEN May support, coach and mentor Educators which may include casual Educators, students and/or volunteers as directed by the Senior Early Childhood Educator or Program Manager. QUALIFICATIONS A valid Early Childhood Educator certificate to practice in BC. Educators must; Have the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with children, parents and program Educators Have a high level of spoken and written English skills sufficient to ensure successful communication with program Educators, children and parents/guardians Demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills Demonstrate appropriate language, tone of voice and style of communication Have the ability to use sound judgement, demonstrate patience and be well organized Demonstrate the ability to be creative and imaginative and problem solve while staying positive Adapt to high level of noise and distractions from children. Engage in moderate physical activity involving walking, standing, bending, lifting children, carrying children, room arrangement (moving shelves, tables etc.). Have the ability to function independently, under pressure, while managing emergency situations Recognize they may be exposed to illness while working with children as well as to challenging behaviours in the center. Have the ability to develop relationships with UBC Okanagan colleagues, children and parents and guardians and be flexible when needed Show evidence of ongoing professional commitment and development to remain current in the ECE field Hold a current Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certificate Have a valid criminal record check

The educator will plan and implement a safe, inclusive, and creative learning environment while building meaningful relationships with children and families. They will also participate in program routines, document child progress, and collaborate with a team to ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Candidates must hold a valid Early Childhood Educator certificate to practice in British Columbia and possess current Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certification. A clear criminal record check and strong communication skills are also required for this role.

• Extended health benefits • Dental benefits • Paid vacation • Pension • Tuition waiver • Professional development funds • Corporate discounts • Transit pass discount

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• Early childhood education
• Child development
• First aid
• CPR
• Classroom management
• Positive guidance
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Observation
• Documentation
• Safety protocols
• Inclusive education
• Reflective practice
• Conflict resolution
• Mentoring
• Patience
• Tone of Voice
• Energetic
• Professionalism
• Curiosity
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Effective Communication
• First Aid Certification
• Advocacy
• Planning
• Goal Setting
• Working With Children
• Confidentiality
• Cultural Diversity
• Early Childhood Education
• Imagination
• Pedagogy
• Program Management
• Reflective Practice
• Coaching
• Written English

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

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

21 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine