Early Childhood Educator – Multi-site – Full-Time

Early Childhood Educator – Multi-site

YMCA Childcare in Kelowna is growing. We are looking for engaged, energetic, and passionate educators to join our team! As an Early Childhood Educator in our YMCA programs you will use observations skills to plan a YMCA Playing to Learn emergent curriculum. Children’s play experiences are used to build a dynamic learning environment.

Reporting to the Manager of Child Care Programs, an Early Childhood Educator will facilitate a high-quality child care experience for children ages birth to 5 in accordance with YMCA standards and provincial requirements.

Additionally, the YMCA of SIBC participates in the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement program offered through the Government of BC, currently providing an additional $6 per hour.

If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!

• Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate specific expectations of curriculum to ensure YMCA Playing To Learn and Place to Connect curriculum is maintained across multiple childcare settings
• Support colleagues and connect with families to provide a comprehensive program plan that is developmentally appropriate, while working collaboratively with teams at different centres
• Actively participate in programs with children, while coordinating care and adapting to the dynamic needs of staff, children, and families across varying centre environments
• Establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing quality customer service and building meaningful relationships across assigned centres
• Actively ensure licensing standards and safety standards are maintained for all childcare settings, classrooms, and outings
• Execute behaviour care plans utilizing a child-centred approach by engaging parents, educators, and YMCA colleagues
• Adapt quickly to different centre routines, classroom environments, and age groups while maintaining consistent quality of care
• Actively participate and promote philanthropy through YMCA Association initiatives

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Only candidates who hold a British Columbia Early Childhood Educator License to practice can be considered for these positions*
  *Early Childhood Educator Assistant License may be considered.
• Must be 19 years of age (as per Provincial licensing standards)
• Flexibility to work across multiple YMCA Child Care centres, with schedules that may fluctuate based on operational needs
• Enthusiasm, energy, interpersonal, and organizational skills necessary to support a positive team environment across diverse centres
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C

Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual’s YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Shares information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

• Provide 3 professional references (, Employer, Supervisor, or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: May 8, 2026

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Evidence BC Immunization
• Child Protection Training
• Criminal Record Check
• ECE License to Practice
• Emergency First Aid (CPR)

Preferred

• YMCA Orientation