- Salary: 22.24 + $6/hour Wage Enhancement (Government of BC program)
- Additional perks: Professional development opportunities; supportive team environment
- Reporting to: Manager of Child Care Programs
- Team: YMCA Child Care educators and staff
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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
Required
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ECE License to Practice
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CPR-C
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Evidence BC Immunization
Preferred
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Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
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Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
