Early Childhood Educator/Assistant

TEMPORARY Maternity Leave Position: Full Time

Please note that we appreciate all applicants for their interest; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Start Date: Full time hours start August 4, 2026. Substitute shifts may be offered upon hiring.

In this role, you will:

- Work within our early years programs, primarily with our infant toddler program, with children from birth to 35 months.
- Provide active, engaged supervision, count in ratio, and assist in planned experiences/activities.
- Assist in cleaning, sanitizing, and facility maintenance as needed and directed.
- Establish positive relationships with children, families, and co-workers.

What we’re looking for:

- Ideal candidate is a certified Infant Toddler Educator, but we are also considering Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Educator Assistants - preference will be given to fully licensed ECEs.
- Current Child Care Emergency First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain at own cost.
- Adaptability, positivity, flexibility and the energy to thrive in a growing, fast-paced organization.
- Experience working in licensed child care settings will be considered and asset.




- Cleared agency criminal record check.

BGC Cranbrook offers:

- A fun, busy, and positive work environment based around a healthy work/life balance.
- Annual Winter and Summer program closures so that we can all recharge simultaneously.
- An organization that supports professional development and will invest time and money into your growth, including additional in office paid organizational training and onboarding that will enhance your professional practice.

Rate of Pay: $22.00 – $28.50 per hour dependant on certifications/experience. This position is within a $10 A Day OFM program and as such does *not* qualify for the $6 government wage top up – wages are exactly as listed.

Position Terms: Temporary Maternity Leave (August 2026 - August/September 2027,) Full time. Program operates Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

BGC Cranbrook is an Equity Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourages applications from all persons who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team while meeting all the required qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $22.00-$28.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Maternity Leave Early Childhood Educator - TERM Position (Canada)
🏢 BGC Cranbrook
📍 Canada