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Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler (ECE/IT) - South Okanagan

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$28.24 - 28.24 hourly

Job Description - Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler (ECE/IT) - South Okanagan

Quick Facts



  • Compensation: $28.24 per hour, this includes the ECE wage enhancement as part of the Government's Early Care and Learning Recruitment and Retention Strategy

  • Additional perks: Professional development opportunities; supportive team environment

  • Reporting to: Manager of Child Care Programs

  • Team: YMCA Child Care educators and staff

  • Location: Penticton, BC

  • Schedule: Full-time



This role is ideal for a certified Infant Toddler Educator who is passionate about early childhood development and values creating meaningful learning experiences through play.



What You Will Do


As an Infant Toddler Educator, you will deliver high-quality early learning experiences:



  • Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate curriculum aligned with YMCA Playing to Learn™

  • Develop programs based on children’s interests using observation and emergent curriculum principles

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to support developmentally appropriate programming

  • Actively engage with children while coordinating the needs of staff, children, and families

  • Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and quality service

  • Maintain licensing and safety standards in all program settings and outings

  • Implement behaviour support plans using a child-centered approach

  • Participate in and promote YMCA philanthropy and community initiatives


 


What You Bring



  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate with Infant Toddler Certification (required)

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills

  • Enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for working with young children

  • Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C



Who You Are



  • Committed to the YMCA mission, vision, and values

  • Service-oriented and focused on creating exceptional experiences for children and families

  • Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills

  • Collaborative and supportive team member

  • Caring, creative, and adaptable



Why Join Us



  • Be part of a growing child care program in Penticton

  • Work with a passionate and supportive team of educators

  • Access opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families

  • Benefit from the ECE Wage Enhancement program


 


Additional Requirements



  • Provide three professional references

  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months of start date)

  • Completion of YMCA onboarding and safety training


 


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 colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

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