Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler (ECE/IT) - South Okanagan
Job Category: Child Care

Requisition Number: INFAN001518

Posted : September 23, 2026

Full-Time

Rate : $22.24 CAD per hour

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Uplands YMCA Child Care
Penticton, BC V2A, CAN

Additional perks: Professional development opportunities; supportive team environment

Reporting to: Manager of Child Care Programs

Team: YMCA Child Care educators and staff

Schedule: Full-time

This role is ideal for a certified Infant Toddler Educator who is passionate about early childhood development and values creating meaningful learning experiences through play.

What You Will Do
As an Infant Toddler Educator, you will deliver high-quality early learning experiences:

Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate curriculum aligned with YMCA Playing to Learn™

Develop programs based on children’s interests using observation and emergent curriculum principles

Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to support developmentally appropriate programming

Actively engage with children while coordinating the needs of staff, children, and families

Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and quality service

Maintain licensing and safety standards in all program settings and outings

Implement behaviour support plans using a child-centered approach

Participate in and promote YMCA philanthropy and community initiatives

What You Bring

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate with Infant Toddler Certification (required)

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills

Enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for working with young children

Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C

Who You Are





Committed to the YMCA mission, vision, and values

Service-oriented and focused on creating exceptional experiences for children and families

Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills

Cooperative and supportive team member

Caring, creative, and adaptable

Why Join Us

Be part of a growing child care program in Penticton

Work with a passionate and supportive team of educators

Access opportunities for professional growth and development

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families

Benefit from the ECE Wage Enhancement program

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.

Leader
Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player
Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Job Security
Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Peer Recognition
Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Growth Opportunities
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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📌 Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler (ECE/IT) - South Okanagan (British Columbia)
🏢 YMCA of Southern Interior BC
📍 British Columbia