Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Multi-Site

Reporting to the Childcare Manager, the Multi-Site Early Childhood Educator will work across Black Mountain Childcare Centre, Dilworth Mountain Childcare Centre, George Elliot Secondary, and Landmark Childcare Centre, based on operational and staffing needs.

You will help create safe, engaging, and child-centred environments while delivering programming in accordance with the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. Working alongside different child care teams, you will build meaningful relationships with children and families and help maintain a consistent, positive YMCA experience across all four locations.

This position is ideal for an adaptable educator who enjoys variety, building new relationships, and being part of multiple supportive teams.

Quick Facts

• Compensation: $27.48 per hour, this includes the ECE wage enhancement as part of the Government's Early Care and Learning Recruitment and Retention Strategy
  
  • Paid vacation, wellness, and family responsibility days
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Membership to Y facilities for self and family
  • Annual Y pension of 5% (after 2 years)
• Reporting to: Childcare Manager
• Location: Multi-Site position supporting:
  • Black Mountain Childcare Centre
  • Dilworth Mountain Childcare Centre
  • George Elliot Secondary
  • Landmark Childcare Centre
• Schedule: Full-Time
  
  

Why This Role Matters

Our YMCA Child Care programs provide children with environments where they can learn, play, build relationships, and develop a strong sense of belonging.

As a Multi-Site ECE, your impact will extend across four of our child care locations. Your flexibility and ability to step into different environments will help our teams continue providing consistent, high-quality care while ensuring children and families feel welcomed and supported.

You'll also have the opportunity to build connections with a wider network of YMCA educators, children, and families, giving you a unique perspective and variety in your day-to-day work.

What You Will Do

As a Multi-Site Early Childhood Educator, you will:

• Provide ECE support across Black Mountain, Dilworth Mountain, George Elliot Secondary, and Landmark child care locations based on operational needs.
• Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences using the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Create safe, welcoming, and engaging environments where children can learn, explore, and build confidence.
• Adapt to the routines, programming needs, and team environments of different child care locations.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with children, families, and YMCA colleagues.
• Collaborate with educators across multiple locations to provide consistent, child-centred programming.
• Maintain positive communication with families and provide welcoming, responsive service.
• Support children's individual needs using positive, child-centred approaches.
• Ensure licensing, health, and safety standards are maintained during programming, routines, and outings.
• Contribute positively to each child care team and support a collaborative YMCA environment.

What You Bring

• A valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate.
• Must be at least 19 years of age in accordance with Provincial licensing requirements.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and well-being.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work effectively with different teams and child care environments.
• Ability to quickly become familiar with the routines and needs of different YMCA child care locations.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute wherever support is needed.

Who You Are

You are someone who:

• Is caring, patient, energetic, and passionate about early learning.
• Enjoys variety and is comfortable transitioning between different work environments.
• Builds positive relationships quickly with children, families, and colleagues.
• Is dependable and comfortable supporting different teams based on their needs.
• Values teamwork and enjoys collaborating with a variety of educators.
• Brings a consistent and professional approach to your work, regardless of location.
• Is committed to creating welcoming and inclusive environments for children and families.
• Is aligned with the YMCA's mission, vision, and values.

Why Join Us

At the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, you'll be part of a growing child care team committed to creating meaningful experiences for children and families.

As a Multi-Site ECE, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain experience across four different child care environments, work alongside a variety of educators, broaden your professional experience, and make an impact across our child care community.

Our compensation package includes:

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Family responsibility days
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Complimentary YMCA membership for you and your family
• YMCA pension contribution of 5% after two years
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development

Additional Requirements

• Three professional references.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Ability and willingness to regularly work across Black Mountain Childcare Centre, Dilworth Mountain Childcare Centre, George Elliot Secondary, or Landmark Childcare Centre based on operational needs.
• Reliable transportation between locations will be important for this multi-site position.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.