We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE and/or ECEA) to join our team. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of young children and providing them with a strong foundation for their future education. If you have a love for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

This position is unique in that you will not be assigned to one specific classroom. Instead, you will work across all five of our programs as needed, providing consistent support and coverage throughout the centre. Our programs include three Infant/Toddler programs and two 3–5 programs.

As a permanent member of our team, you will become familiar with all of our programs, educators, and children. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys variety, is flexible, and is comfortable adapting to different age groups and classroom environments.

The position has a desired start date of: November 1st, 2026

Early Childhood Educator wage: $23-24 base wage, depending on experience, before WE.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant wage: $21-22 (minimum 1 year experience required).

Duties:

- Create and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities
- Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment
- Document observations and complete pedagogical narrations
- Provide individualized guidance to support each child's needs
- Monitor and assess each child's development and progress
- Collaborate with parents and colleagues and communicate regularly about children's progress.
- Excellent spoken and written English language a must




- Maintain a clean, protected, and organized classroom setting
- Cover and support all programs as needed

Requirements:

- License to practice as an Early Childhood Educator in BC (ECE/ECEA)

- Valid First Aid/ CPR

- Food Safe
- Clear Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Justice
- 2-3 positive references
- Experience working with children in an educational setting
- Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach and open-ended play based learning
- Familiar with BC's Early Learning Framework, ECEBC's Code of Ethics, and ECPN
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to effectively manage a classroom of young children
- Knowledgeable about children's nutritional needs to educate about our Nutrition Program

Perks:

- A positive and vibrant workplace of likeminded, experienced educators
- Worklife balance. Work schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday for all educators

- Priority Child Care

- Paid Professional Development
- Extended Health/ Dental benefits after 3 months

If you are passionate about educating young children and making a difference in their lives, we invite you to apply for the position of Early Childhood Educator with Coast Educare. Job Type: Full time

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Are you eligible to work in BC without assistance for PNP or LMIA?

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- ECE Licence valid in BC (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Kelowna)
🏢 Coast Educare
📍 Kelowna