Senior Early Childhood Educator

Senior Early Childhood Educator
Date Posted: September 24, 2026
Competition Number: 187-26/27
Location: West Kelowna, BC (Webber Road Daycare)
Make a difference every day with BGC Okanagan!
BGC Okanagan is hiring a temporary, full-time Senior Early Childhood Educator at the Webber Road Daycare in West Kelowna. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families! This is a temporary position from September 23, 2026 to July 1 , 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:
Welcomes new children and their families to the program. Ensures enrolment information is in order including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions and parental forms follow childcare licensing requirements.
Plans, carries out and evaluates developmentally appropriate and age specific activities and experiences for children using modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques. Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities.
Ensures activities adhere to BGC Okanagan Polices and Childcare Licensing Regulations
Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommends referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.
Reports on progress, behaviours and other issues. Contributes to reports for children with disabilities, maintains records, care plans and statistics.
Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive guiding techniques through daily contact with children and team members.
Attends to the children’s physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating.
Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
Maintains a healthy and safe, culturally and developmentally appropriate environment in which the children can learn and grow. Identifies and removes potential hazards.
Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians. Communicates with families about children’s growth and development. Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs.
Qualifications:
Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice
Two (2) years of recent related experience.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Successful completion of the agency screening process, including clear criminal record check
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Rate of Pay: $24.32 per hour plus six dollars ECE Wage Enhancement
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.

Employment type
Full-Time Term

Work arrangement
No