On-Call Child Care Program Leaders and Early Childhood Educators – Central Okanagan

Quick Facts

• Positions Available: Program Leaders, Early Childhood Educator Assistants (ECEAs), and Early Childhood Educators (ECEs)
• Compensation: Starting at $18.25 per hour for Program Leaders, with additional compensation applicable for qualified ECEA and ECE positions
• Benefits: Flexible work schedule and professional development opportunities
• Additional Perks: Opportunity to gain experience across multiple child care sites, programs, and age groups
• Reporting to: Manager of Child Care
• Location: Multiple YMCA Child Care locations across the Central Okanagan region
• Schedule: On-call, Monday to Friday, with shifts available between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Why This Role Matters

Reliable and caring educators and program leaders are an important part of providing consistent, high-quality YMCA Child Care. Our on-call team helps ensure children continue to have safe, engaging, and positive experiences when additional support is needed across our programs.

As part of our on-call Child Care team, you'll have the opportunity to work with different age groups, teams, and locations while building valuable experience and meaningful relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.

What You Will Do

Depending on your qualifications and the program you are supporting, you will:

• Support the delivery of high-quality, play-based child care programs.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging programming aligned with YMCA values and curriculum.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and help ensure provincial licensing, health, and safety requirements are followed.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Actively engage with children ages 1 to 12 as a play partner and learning supporter.
• Support activities such as literacy, math, science, creative play, physical activity, and team-building.
• Encourage positive, inclusive, and respectful interactions among children.
• Adapt to the routines and needs of different YMCA Child Care locations and age groups.
• Collaborate with educators and program leaders to create welcoming environments where children can learn, grow, and belong.
• Participate in YMCA community initiatives and programs.

What You Bring

We are hiring candidates with a variety of child care qualifications and experience.

Program Leader

• Must be at least 19 years of age in accordance with provincial licensing requirements.
• Minimum 20 hours of relevant training in child development, health, safety, or guidance, such as a Responsible Adult Certificate.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)

• Valid ECEA certification recognized in British Columbia.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C.
• Passion for supporting children's learning, development, and well-being.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Early Childhood Educators and other members of the Child Care team.

Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

• Valid Early Childhood Educator certification recognized in British Columbia.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate programming.
• Ability to plan and support engaging, child-centred early learning experiences.

For All Positions

• Reliable transportation and the ability to work at multiple YMCA Child Care locations is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work with different age groups, programs, and teams.
• Valid Class 4 driver's licence is considered an asset.

Who You Are

• Committed to the YMCA's mission, vision, and values.
• Caring, energetic, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in different child care environments.
• Dependable and able to respond to changing program and staffing needs.
• Service-oriented and focused on creating positive experiences for children and families.
• A strong relationship-builder and communicator.
• A collaborative team member who contributes positively wherever you are working.

Why Join Us

An on-call position with the YMCA is a great opportunity to gain experience, build connections, and explore different areas of child care while maintaining flexibility in your schedule.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with a dynamic, supportive, and growing Child Care team.
• Gain experience across multiple YMCA locations and programs.
• Work with children across a variety of age groups.
• Develop your skills and experience in the early learning and child care field.
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
• Enjoy the flexibility of on-call scheduling.
• Access professional development opportunities within the YMCA.

Additional Requirements

• Provide three professional references.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Completion of required 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.