Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Lunch Coverage) - #230289

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

(Lunch Coverage)

Date Posted: June 25, 2026

Competition Number : 79-26/27

Locations: Vernon, BC (Mission Hill Elementary School)

Are you looking for a new opportunity to make meaningful impact on the lives of children and families?

BGC Okanagan is seeking a passionate and caring Early Childhood Educator Assistant to join our Early Years Childcare Program at Mission Hill Elementary School in Vernon. If you’re enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, this is the place for you!

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

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU - because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and activities that are consistent with agency core values and core programming areas.
• Ensure that programs develop, engage members, address healthy positive child development and provide members with a sense of belonging.

• Provide a nurturing, fun and safe environment for children
• Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians
• Ensure that specific goals of the children and programs are met
• Attends to children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Assistant Certification is required
• Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain

Hours: 10 hours, Monday to Friday, 11am - 1pm

Rate of Pay: $21.86 per hour

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.