Job Description

Senior Early Childhood Educator

Date Posted:

October 3, 2025

Competition Number:

147 - 25/26

Location:

Vernon, BC


Alexis Park Club Mission Hill Club

Join Our Team as a Senior Early Childhood Educator!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? BGC Okanagan is hiring full-time

Senior Early Childhood Educators

for our Early Years programs in Vernon.

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. Ensure enrolment information is in order including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions and parental forms follow childcare licensing requirements. Plans carry out and evaluate 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 Childcare Licensing Regulations Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommend referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioral therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists. Reports on progress, behaviors and other issues. Contributes to reports for special needs children moving on to elementary school. Maintains require records, care plans and statistics. Attends to the children's physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping. Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy. Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which the children can interact. 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. Conference with parents regarding unusual or problematic issues.

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Education Certificate with current License to Practice Minimum two (2) years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Successful completion of the agency's screening process, including a clear Criminal Record Check

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay

: $23.61 per hour plus $6 hourly ECEWE for proof ECE license

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.