Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler (ECE/IT) - South OkanaganJob Category: Child CareRequisition Number: INFAN001518Posted : September 23, 2026Full-TimeRate : $22.24 CAD per hourUplands YMCA Child CarePenticton, BC V2A, CANAdditional perks: Professional development opportunities; supportive team environmentReporting to: Manager of Child Care ProgramsTeam: YMCA Child Care educators and staffSchedule: Full-timeThis 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 DoAs an Infant Toddler Educator, you will deliver high-quality early learning experiences:Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate curriculum aligned with YMCA Playing to LearnTMDevelop programs based on children's interests using observation and emergent curriculum principlesWork collaboratively with colleagues and families to support developmentally appropriate programmingActively engage with children while coordinating the needs of staff, children, and familiesBuild strong relationships with families through daily communication and quality serviceMaintain licensing and safety standards in all program settings and outingsImplement behaviour support plans using a child-centered approachParticipate in and promote YMCA philanthropy and community initiativesWhat You BringEarly Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate with Infant Toddler Certification (required)Solid interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skillsEnthusiasm, energy, and a passion for working with young childrenValid First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or CWho You AreCommitted to the YMCA mission, vision, and valuesService-oriented and focused on creating exceptional experiences for children and familiesStrong relationship builder with excellent communication skillsCollaborative and supportive team memberCaring, creative,



and adaptableWhy Join UsBe part of a growing child care program in PentictonWork with a passionate and supportive team of educatorsAccess opportunities for professional growth and developmentMake a meaningful impact on the lives of children and familiesBenefit from the ECE Wage Enhancement programAdditional RequirementsProvide three professional referencesSatisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months of start date)Completion of YMCA onboarding and safety trainingThe 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.QualificationsBehaviorsLeader: Inspires teammates to follow themTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationJob Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safePeer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkersGrowth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityPreferredLeaderInspires teammates to follow themTeam PlayerWorks well as a member of a groupEnthusiasticShows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDedicatedDevoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityAbility to Make an ImpactInspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationJob SecurityInspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safePeer RecognitionInspired to perform well by the praise of coworkersGrowth OpportunitiesInspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

📌 Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler (Ece/It) - South Okanagan (Penticton)
🏢 YMCA of Southern Interior BC
📍 Penticton