Job Description

This is a great opportunity to have your own classroom, located in the mission area of Kelowna.

We are hiring one full time qualified BC Early Childhood Educator.

We are not able to support PR Applicants

We are looking for an incredibly special educator that is passionate about Early Learning and is looking for an exceptional working environment where their opinions and values, are embraced.

We use a variety of pedagogies to create our unique play-based early learning program, and we love to support educators in bringing in their own ideas and passions into the classrooms as well. We value hands on learning experiences (process based) rather than product based and want to see creative/ inspiring classroom environments.

Kelowna Kids Co is a multi age centre, so the successful applicant must be comfortable in that setting and understand the unique challenges and amazing rewards multi age settings can bring!

Must have experience with being a lead teacher or equivalent (multi-age experience a bonus)

Working with us at Kelowna Kids Co has PERKS!
*Paid Vacation and flexibility

*Competitive Wages- $27-$28

(including the wage enhancement)

plus yearly opportunities for raises

*100% paid benefits for employee
*Two weeks off at Christmas
*Paid Staff Meeting Days
*Paid Sick Days
*Weekly Hour Guarantees
*Staff Appreciation Perks
*Working in a small centre with between 5-8 children per day per class
*Amazing staff and families
*Lots of COFFEE

Necessary Qualifications
*Must have a Valid BC ECE Certification
*Criminal Record Check
*First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Must have Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship We are not able to support PR Applicants.

If this position sounds like the perfect fit, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume to kelownakidscohiring@outlook.com.

Please Note: We are a fully licensed childcare program and will only be hiring Valid BC ECE Certified ECE's. Only those with ALL of the appropriate designations will be contacted.

For more information about our program visit www.kelownakidsco.ca and also see our facebook page and Instagram for a glimpse of all the fun we have at KKC!!
Interviews starting immediately! Hope to chat with you soon

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Please acknowledge that you understand that the wage stated above includes the government wage enhancement Please ensure you have a BC ECE Certificate before applying. Do you have a full valid BC ECE Certificate? Do you have your Canadian Citizenship/Permanent Residency?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare (lead teacher or equivalent): 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

BC ECE Certificate (full ece) (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-18