vernon, bc early childhood Jobs – 42 Openings This Week

Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (Hourly)
University of British Columbia —Okanagan, BC
- $26.47–$27.54 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Early Childhood Educator
Easthill Daycare —Vernon, BC
- $25.00–$30.27 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Working with children
- In-person
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Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Lunch Coverage)
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Vernon, BC
- $21.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- Paid sick leave
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Early Childhood Educator
Clubhouse Childcare Center —Kelowna, BC
- First Aid Certification
Full Time Early Childhood Educator with Infant/Toddler Designation
Clubhouse Childcare Center —Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
Kindergarten and Primary (Grades 1-3)
School District #23 (Central Okanagan) —Kelowna, BC
- $57,972–$106,217 a year
- Part-time
- Education
- Classroom experience
- Teaching
Kindergarten Class Teacher
The Bridge Educational Society —Lumby, BC
- $50,000–$65,343 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Teaching
On call- Casual CEA/ECE (all schools)
Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese —Kelowna, BC
- $22.51–$26.90 an hour
- On call
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Part Time Responsible Adult / School Age Care Worker
Clubhouse Childcare Center —Kelowna, BC
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Senior Early Childhood Educator (TERM)
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $22.92–$28.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Paid sick leave
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Infant Toddler Educator
Triumph Academy —Kelowna, BC
- $28–$31 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
- Paid time off
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Senior Early Childhood Educator (TERM)
BGC Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $22.92–$28.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Paid sick leave
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School Age Child Care Manager - Maternity Leave
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Kelowna, BC
- $26.68 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
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Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Lunch Coverage)
BGC Okanagan —Vernon, BC
- $21.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- Paid sick leave
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Early Childhood Educator (ECE) / Preschool Teacher / Supply Staff
Raising Stars Preschool —Vernon, BC
- $28 an hour
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- English
- Bachelor's
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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On-Call / Part Time ECE or higher qualification
Creative Nest Academy Downtown Kelowna —Kelowna, BC
- $20–$25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Working with children
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Casual / On-Call Early Childhood Educators & Early Childhood Educator Assistants
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society —Kelowna, BC
- $22–$27 an hour
- On call
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Early Childhood Educator
Coastal Kids Kelowna —Kelowna, BC
- $26–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick leave
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ECE: For Infant/Toddler Room
Kelowna Kids Co —Kelowna, BC
- From $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Speech-Language Pathologist | Early Childhood Development
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (Hourly)

University of British Columbia
Okanagan, BC

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Skills

CPR Certification
English
First Aid Certification
Communication skills

Full job description

Staff - Union

Job Category

BCGEU Okanagan Childcare

Job Profile

BCGEU OK Hourly - Early Childhood Educator

Job Title

Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (Hourly)

Department

UBCO | Administration | Child Care

Compensation Range

$26.47 - $27.54 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

July 6, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

This is an auxiliary position, and hours vary based on operational needs

$4 Wage Enhancement is additional to the posted salary
We will be hiring multiple positions

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Looking for a career that offers real work-life balance?

Join our energetic and passionate team at the UBC Okanagan Child Care Centre! We’re proud to offer a supportive and dynamic workplace culture, competitive pay, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. At UBC, we believe in providing more than just a paycheck — we invest in your well-being, development, and future.

Why join UBC?

Top Employer Recognition: UBC is proud to be one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

Flexible scheduling – You pick up the shifts that fit your life

Professional development funding – We invest in your growth

Potential for benefits – Depending on hours worked

Career-building experience – A great opportunity to build meaningful experience that can launch your career in child care and open doors to future opportunities at UBC.

Supportive team culture – Be welcomed into a close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and laughter

Beautiful Learning Environments – Our spaces are warm, engaging and designed to inspire creativity. From nature-based play to sensory exploration, your ideas and teaching style are celebrated

Who are you?

You bring energy and a welcoming spirit.

You build meaningful relationships with children and support their unique strengths and needs.

You are excited to join a university community and connect with students, faculty, and staff.

You are comfortable working independently and in a collaborative environment.

You are organized, patient, and thoughtful, exercising sound judgment in all situations.

You approach challenges creatively and positively leading to effective solutions.

You are a qualified Early Childhood Educator with current BC ECE certification, current Emergency Child Care First Aid certification, and a clear Criminal Record Check.

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires planning and implementing a safe and rich early care and learning environment for the children within a licensed group child care setting in culturally diverse communities. Educators must be able to adapt to diverse approaches and early childhood pedagogies as led by the individual child care programs.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

Educators work closely with a team of other Early Childhood Educators and receive daily direction from the Senior Early Childhood Educator. Reports directly to Program Manager. This position works within the policies of UBC Okanagan CCS and in partnership with the Educators and the parents and guardians of the children enrolled in the program.

WORK PERFORMED

Engages with the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and collaborates together with the other Educators in constructing a creative and inclusive early care and learning environment, thus supporting each child’s emerging abilities.

Builds a meaningful relationship with all children and maintains an environment respectful of children’s strengths and needs

Participates in all aspects of the program including routines and transitions

Models curiosity and celebration of diversity among the children and families and the cultural groups they represent

Directly supervises children using multiple strategies including observation and positive guidance techniques

Protects and respects the rights of children and the determination of appropriate interventions to ensure the protection of those rights

Recognizes, documents and takes appropriate action in the case of suspected abuse, illness or accident, ensuring serious incidences are reported to the appropriate authorities and all required documentation is completed

Promotes the health and safety of all children including ensuring safe food practices and routine infectious control practices are followed

Engages in reflective practice that includes observation and interpretation of individual children’s activities

Creates and maintains respectful, meaningful and professional relationships with families that reflect the role of the Educator and honour parents and guardians as the primary caregivers.

Accommodates where possible parents'/guardians’ requests for daily care routines within the context of a licensed group care facility

Shares information about children's progress and the program with parents/guardians

Attends parent meetings

Attends family functions organized by the Program Manager with the goal of sharing information and supporting community.

Advocates for quality child care for individual children and families;

Supports families in their attempts to access specialized services that may be required for their children

Keeps informed of current events in the child care sector

Ensures that information on child care initiatives at UBC Okanagan and in the broader community are available to Educators and parents/guardians

Assists the Senior Early Childhood Educator with compliance requirements:

Maintaining and safely storing of records

Ensuring the program is well maintained in a neat, organized, and safe manner indoors and outdoors

Following all UBC Okanagan CCS Program Policies and Procedures and Health and Safety protocols

Creates caring professional relationships with their colleagues that support the success of all team members and the program:

Actively taking part in discussions related to program vision, pedagogy, goals and evaluation

Contributes to staff meeting agendas and attending and participating in staff meetings

Uses effective communication and collaboration methods to achieve harmonious relationships with all colleagues

Works with all team members to provide guidance to students

Other duties:

Engages in reflective practice that includes an evaluation of personal success in achieving UBC Okanagan CCS’ goals of pedagogical direction of the program

Takes part in professional development opportunities and setting personal professional goals that support the on-going successes and growth of the team and Program

Provides guidance to volunteers and students

Maintains a professional demeanor at all times, addressing any breaches in professional conduct by their team of Educators including but not limited to;

Appropriate dress and hygiene

Language, voice tone and style of communication

Relationships with UBC colleagues, children and parents/guardians

Appropriate division of personal life and professional life

Maintains and promotes confidentiality and protection of privacy within Child Care Services

Completes any other tasks or requests from the Program Manager, Senior Early Childhood Educator or Associate Director of Child Care Services

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR AND IMPACT OF DECISIONS:

Lack of attention to safety and emergency procedures and poor communication amongst Educators could result in significant injury to children and/or colleagues.

Poor communication with colleagues could lead to dissatisfaction within the child care team that may affect quality of care and successful retention of Educators.

Lack of participation in ongoing professional development including the examination of contemporary early childhood practices could impact the quality of the programs and lead to client dissatisfaction. Client dissatisfaction could result in lower enrolment.

Poor, inappropriate or negative communications with parents could lead to client dissatisfaction which could result in withdrawal from our services, lower enrolment and subsequently cause damage to University reputation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Daily direction is provided by the Senior Early Childhood Educator. Reports to the Program Manager. Educators participate in yearly evaluation/goal setting with Program Manager and input from the Senior Early Childhood Educator in addition to receiving on-going feedback and coaching.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

May support, coach and mentor Educators which may include casual Educators, students and/or volunteers as directed by the Senior Early Childhood Educator or Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

A valid Early Childhood Educator certificate to practice in BC.

Educators must;

Have the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with children, parents and program Educators

Have a high level of spoken and written English skills sufficient to ensure successful communication with program Educators, children and parents/guardians

Demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills

Demonstrate appropriate language, tone of voice and style of communication

Have the ability to use sound judgement, demonstrate patience and be well organized

Demonstrate the ability to be creative and imaginative and problem solve while staying positive

Adapt to high level of noise and distractions from children.

Engage in moderate physical activity involving walking, standing, bending, lifting children, carrying children, room arrangement (moving shelves, tables etc.).

Have the ability to function independently, under pressure, while managing emergency situations

Recognize they may be exposed to illness while working with children as well as to challenging behaviours in the center.

Have the ability to develop relationships with UBC Okanagan colleagues, children and parents and guardians and be flexible when needed

Show evidence of ongoing professional commitment and development to remain current in the ECE field

Hold a current Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certificate

Have a valid criminal record check

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Early Childhood Educator - Auxiliary (Hourly)

Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Lunch Coverage)

Early Childhood Educator

Full Time Early Childhood Educator with Infant/Toddler Designation

Kindergarten and Primary (Grades 1-3)

Kindergarten Class Teacher

On call- Casual CEA/ECE (all schools)

Part Time Responsible Adult / School Age Care Worker

Senior Early Childhood Educator (TERM)

Infant Toddler Educator

Senior Early Childhood Educator (TERM)

School Age Child Care Manager - Maternity Leave

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Lunch Coverage)

Early Childhood Educator (ECE) / Preschool Teacher / Supply Staff

On-Call / Part Time ECE or higher qualification

Casual / On-Call Early Childhood Educators & Early Childhood Educator Assistants

Early Childhood Educator

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