Early Childhood Education Assistant

BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time Early Childhood Educator Assistant for our early years program at our Rutland Club in Kelowna. You will work in partnership with an Early Childhood Educator to provide care and early learning opportunities for children infants to 5 years. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families! Join a diverse team committed to creating a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for children and staff.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in planning, preparing and carrying out developmentally appropriate program and activities. Program schedules include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual group activities.
Ensures activities adhere to the BGC Okanagan Policies and Childcare Licensing Regulations.
Monitor, guide and assist children in daily activities.
Attends to children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behaviour management techniques. Conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis to promote the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills.
Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff.
Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which children can interact. Identifies and removes potential hazards.
Maintains records, reports problems or concerns to senior staff.
Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Assistant Certification
Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
Successful completion of Agency screening process, including a criminal record check

Hours: 28 hours a week position. Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Rate of Pay: $20.60 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Read more