Early Childhood Educator: New Centre Fall 2024

Kelowna Kids Co is expanding! This is a great opportunity to have your own classroom in a brand-New Centre, located in the mission area of Kelowna.

.We are hiring full time qualified BC Early Childhood Educators, as well as one BC certified ECEA. *We are not able to support PR Applicants*

We are looking for incredibly special educators that are passionate about what they do and are looking for an exceptional working environment where their opinions and values, are embraced.

We use a variety of pedagogies to create our unique play-based early learning program, and we love to support educators in bringing in their own ideas and passions into the classrooms as well.

Kelowna Kids Co is a multi age centre, so the successful applicant must be comfortable in that setting and understands the unique challenges and amazing rewards multi age settings can bring!

Working with us at Kelowna Kids Co has PERKS!
*Paid Vacation and flexibility
*Competitive Wages- $27 to start (including the wage enhancement)plus yearly opportunities for raises
*Two weeks off at Christmas
*Paid Staff Meeting Days
*Paid Sick Days
*Weekly Hour Guarantees
*Staff Appreciation Perks
*Working in a small centre with between 5-8 children per day per class
*Amazing staff and families
*Lots of COFFEE

Necessary Qualifications
*Must have a Valid BC ECE Certification
*Criminal Record Check
*First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

**Must have Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship ** We are not able to support PR Applicants.

If this position sounds like the perfect fit, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume to kelownakidscohiring@outlook.com.

Please Note: We are a fully licensed childcare program and will only be hiring Valid BC ECE Certified (by September) ECE’s and one BC Certified ECEA. Only those with the appropriate designations will be contacted.

For more information about our program visit www.kelownakidsco.ca and also see our facebook page and Instagram for a glimpse of all the fun we have at KKC!!
Interviews starting immediately! Hope to chat with you soon

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please ensure you have a BC ECE Certificate before applying. Do you have a valid BC ECE Certificate?
• Do you have your Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency?
• Please acknowledge that you understand that the wage stated above includes the government wage enhancement

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• BC ECE Certificate (full ece) (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kelowna, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-01