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Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (Hourly)
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UBC Faculty of Forestry
Job Description
Staff - Union
Job Category
BCGEU Okanagan Childcare
Job Profile
BCGEU OK Hourly - Early Childhood Educator
Job Title
Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (Hourly)
Department
UBCO Administration Child Care
Compensation Range
$26.47 - $27.54 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
July 6, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
This is an auxiliary position, and hours vary based on operational needs
$4 Wage Enhancement is additional to the posted salary
We will be hiring multiple positions
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Looking for a career that offers real work-life balance?
Join our energetic and passionate team at the UBC Okanagan Child Care Centre! We’re proud to offer a supportive and dynamic workplace culture, competitive pay, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. At UBC, we believe in providing more than just a paycheck — we invest in your well-being, development, and future.
Why join UBC?
Top Employer Recognition: UBC is proud to be one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Flexible scheduling – You pick up the shifts that fit your life
Professional development funding – We invest in your growth
Potential for benefits – Depending on hours worked
Career-building experience – A great opportunity to build meaningful experience that can launch your career in child care and open doors to future opportunities at UBC.
Supportive team culture – Be welcomed into a close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and laughter
Beautiful Learning Environments – Our spaces are warm, engaging and designed to inspire creativity. From nature-based play to sensory exploration, your ideas and teaching style are celebrated
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.
JOB SUMMARY
This position requires planning and implementing a safe and rich early care and learning environment for the children within a licensed group child care setting in culturally diverse communities. Educators must be able to adapt to diverse approaches and early childhood pedagogies as led by the individual child care 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
Job Category
BCGEU Okanagan Childcare
Job Profile
BCGEU OK Hourly - Early Childhood Educator
Job Title
Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (Hourly)
Department
UBCO Administration Child Care
Compensation Range
$26.47 - $27.54 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
July 6, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
This is an auxiliary position, and hours vary based on operational needs
$4 Wage Enhancement is additional to the posted salary
We will be hiring multiple positions
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Looking for a career that offers real work-life balance?
Join our energetic and passionate team at the UBC Okanagan Child Care Centre! We’re proud to offer a supportive and dynamic workplace culture, competitive pay, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. At UBC, we believe in providing more than just a paycheck — we invest in your well-being, development, and future.
Why join UBC?
Top Employer Recognition: UBC is proud to be one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Flexible scheduling – You pick up the shifts that fit your life
Professional development funding – We invest in your growth
Potential for benefits – Depending on hours worked
Career-building experience – A great opportunity to build meaningful experience that can launch your career in child care and open doors to future opportunities at UBC.
Supportive team culture – Be welcomed into a close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and laughter
Beautiful Learning Environments – Our spaces are warm, engaging and designed to inspire creativity. From nature-based play to sensory exploration, your ideas and teaching style are celebrated
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.
JOB SUMMARY
This position requires planning and implementing a safe and rich early care and learning environment for the children within a licensed group child care setting in culturally diverse communities. Educators must be able to adapt to diverse approaches and early childhood pedagogies as led by the individual child care 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
