Quick Facts

- Salary: $18.25

- Benefits: Flexible work schedule; professional development opportunities

- Additional perks: Opportunity to gain experience across multiple sites and age groups

- Reporting to: Child Care Manager

- Team: Child Care educators and program leaders

- Location: Multiple YMCA Child Care locations across the Okanagan region

- Schedule: On-call, Monday–Friday between 7:30am–6:00pm

This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, enjoys variety in their work, and is passionate about supporting children’s growth in a fun and engaging environment.

What You Will Do

As an On Call Child Care Substitute, you will support the delivery of high-quality child care programs.

- Assist in planning and delivering engaging, play-based programming aligned with YMCA values

- Maintain safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements

- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

- Actively engage with children ages 1–12 as a play partner and learning supporter

- Support activities such as literacy, math, science, creative play, sports, and team-building

- Encourage inclusive and respectful interactions among children

- Participate in YMCA community initiatives and programs

What You Bring

- Must be at least 19 years of age (provincial licensing requirement)

- Minimum 20 hours of relevant training in child development, health, safety, or guidance (Responsible Adult Certificate)

- Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C

- ECE-A, ECE, or Infant/Toddler certification (asset)

- Reliable transportation

- Valid Class 4 driver’s license (asset)

Who You Are

- Committed to YMCA mission, vision, and values

- Service-oriented and focused on creating positive participant experiences

- Strong relationship builder and communicator





- Adaptable and dependable in a fast-paced environment

- Energetic, caring, and enthusiastic team player

Why Join Us

- Work in a dynamic, supportive, and growing child care team

- Gain experience across multiple programs and age groups

- Make a meaningful impact in children’s lives

- Enjoy adaptable scheduling that supports work-life balance

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- Evidence BC Immunization
- Child Protection Training
- Criminal Record Check
- Emergency First Aid (CPR)
- YMCA Orientation

Preferred
- Class 4 Driver's License
- ECE-A License to Practice

Behaviors

Required

- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

📌 ON CALL Child Care Substitute - Early Years and School Age Programs (Central Okanagan) (Canada)
🏢 YMCA of Southern Interior BC
📍 Canada