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BGC Okanagan

Youth development programs for children

Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKelowna, BC, Canada$25.95 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Early Childhood Education Certificate and a current License to Practice are required.
  • At least one year of recent, related experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Successful completion of the agency’s screening process, including a clear Criminal Record Check, is required.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  • Union membership is required.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome new children and their families to the program, and ensure enrolment information—including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions, and parental forms—meets childcare licensing requirements.
  • Plan, carry out, and evaluate developmentally appropriate, age-specific activities and experiences for children using modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing techniques.
  • Develop daily program schedules that include indoor and outdoor, active and quiet, and individual and group activities.
  • Ensure activities adhere to BGC Okanagan policies and Childcare Licensing Regulations.
  • Identify children’s abilities, interests, and needs; develop individualized and group curricula; and recommend referrals or additional services with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
  • Report on children’s progress, behaviours, and other issues; contribute to reports for children with disabilities; and maintain records, care plans, and statistics.
  • Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive guiding techniques through daily contact with children and team members.
  • Attend to children’s physical needs, including diapering, toileting, eating, and sleeping.
  • Administer first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
  • Maintain a healthy and safe, culturally and developmentally appropriate environment for children to learn and grow, and identify and remove potential hazards.
  • Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents and guardians; communicate about children’s growth and development; and request family input and participation in program development.

About the Company

BGC Okanagan

Youth development programs for children

BGC Okanagan runs programs for children and youth across 41 service clubs in the Okanagan valley, providing safe, supportive environments where young people can try new activities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and life skills from birth through adulthood. The centers emphasize individual strengths, equality, and inclusion, and they also support parents as families engage with the organization. Programs are delivered through local clubs that offer ongoing activities and guidance, helping kids grow healthy, happy, and safe. The organization distinguishes itself by its wide network of community clubs, a strong focus on inclusion and life-skills development, and by providing continuous parent support. Its goal is for all children and youth to discover and achieve their dreams and become healthy, successful, and active members of society.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$10K
Headquarters
Kelowna, Canada
Founded
1959

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