Posted 24 days ago
Senior Early Childhood Educator
@ BGC Okanagan
West Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
BGC Okanagan is hiring a temporary, full-time Senior Early Childhood Educator at its Mount Boucherie club in West Kelowna. The role plans and leads developmentally appropriate programming for children and communicates with families. The posting states 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:15am to 5:30pm, at $24.32 per hour plus a $6 ECE wage enhancement.
Pay:
$24.32 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Welcome children and families and manage enrolment information
- Plan, deliver and evaluate age-appropriate activities and daily schedules
- Assess children's abilities and needs, and recommend referrals
- Report on progress, maintain records and care plans
- Administer first aid and medication per policy
Requirements summary:
- Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice
- Two years of recent related experience, or equivalent education and experience
- Successful completion of agency screening, including clear criminal record check
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Early Childhood Educator certificate, License to Practice |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Early Childhood Education |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Employee discount, Childcare |
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BGC Okanagan
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Full company description
BGC Okanagan is a leading provider of programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development at 41 service Clubs located throughout the Okanagan valley. Each centre creates a safe, supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Our programs focus on an individual’s strengths and capabilities, and all programs embrace the principles of equality and inclusion. We help young people grow healthy, happy and safely from birth to adulthood, and are a resource and support for parents throughout their family’s involvement with us. Vision All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful and active participants in society. Mission To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 868
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 113
- Reported office locations
- 1434 Graham St, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 3A8, CA
- 3300 37th Ave, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 2Y5, CA
- 1295 Manitoba St, Penticton, British Columbia V2A 4Z9, CA
- 9111 Peach Orchard Rd, Summerland, British Columbia V0H, CA
- 3385 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, British Columbia V0E1B1, CA
- 9870 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country, British Columbia V4V 1T1, CA
- Business categories
- Training
- Education
- Non Profit
- Charity
- Other recorded names
- BGC Okanagan
- Specialties
- Childcare
- Recreation
- Youth Work
- Family Support
- After school care
- Youth Programs
- and Preschool
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 10,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
BGC Okanagan is a leading provider of programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development at 41 service Clubs located throughout the Okanagan valley. Each centre creates a safe, supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Our programs focus on…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1959 |
| Specialties | ChildcareRecreationYouth WorkFamily SupportAfter school careYouth Programsand Preschool |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 41 |
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Senior Early Childhood Educator
Date Posted: October 16, 2026
Competition Number: 211-26/27
Location: West Kelowna, BC (Mount Boucherie Community Centre)
Make a difference every day with BGC Okanagan!
BGC Okanagan is hiring a temporary, full-time Senior Early Childhood Educator at the Mount Boucherie club in West Kelowna, BC. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!
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, 7:15am - 5:30pm
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.
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