Early Childhood Educator

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.   

Looking for a career that offers real work-life balance?  

Join our energetic and passionate team at the UBC Okanagan Child Care Centre! We’re proud to offer a supportive and dynamic workplace culture, competitive pay, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. At UBC, we believe in providing more than just a paycheck – we invest in your well-being, development, and future.   

Why join UBC?   

• Top Employer Recognition: UBC is proud to be one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. 

• Professional development funding: We support your professional growth through dedicated development funding. 

• Benefits: Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits. 

• Career-building experience: Launch your child care career with hands-on experience and future opportunities at UBC. 

• Supportive team culture: Be welcomed into a close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and laughter. 

• Beautiful Learning Environments: From nature-based play to sensory exploration, your ideas and teaching style are celebrated. 

• UBC tuition waiver: Receive a tuition waiver for yourself or an eligible dependent. 

• Vacation: Generous paid vacation and additional time off at Christmas. 

• Community corporate discounts: Access exclusive discounts and special offers through UBC’s corporate discount program. 

• UBC Pension: Plan for the future with participation in UBC’s pension program.  

Who are you?  

• You bring energy and a welcoming spirit.   

• You build meaningful relationships with children and support their unique strengths and needs.   

• You are excited to join a university community and connect with students, faculty, and staff.   

• You are comfortable working independently and in a collaborative environment.   

• You are organized, patient, and thoughtful, exercising sound judgment in all situations.    

• You approach challenges creatively and positively leading to effective solutions.   

• You are a qualified Early Childhood Educator with a current BC ECE certification, current Emergency Child Care First Aid certification, and a clear Criminal Record Check.   

Job Summary  

• This position requires planning and implementing a safe and rich early care and learning environment for the children within a licensed group child care setting in culturally diverse communities. Educators must be able to adapt to diverse approaches and early childhood pedagogies as led by individual child care programs.   

Organizational Status  

• You will work collaboratively with a team of Early Childhood Educators, receiving daily guidance from the Senior Early Childhood Educator and reporting directly to the Program Manager. This position works within the policies and procedures of UBC Okanagan Child Care Services and fosters strong partnerships with fellow Educators as well as the parents and guardians of the children enrolled in the program.   

Qualifications:   

• A valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate to Practice in BC. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Engages with the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and collaborates together with the other Educators in constructing a creative and inclusive early care and learning environment, thus supporting each child’s emerging abilities.   

• Creates and maintains respectful, meaningful and professional relationships with families that reflect the role of the Educator and honour parents and guardians as the primary caregivers.   

• Advocates for quality child care for individual children and families.   

• Assists the Senior Early Childhood Educator with compliance requirements.   

• Creates caring professional relationships with their colleagues that support the success of all team members and the program.   

Required Experience:  

• You are a qualified Early Childhood Educator with a current BC ECE certification, current Emergency Child Care First Aid certification, and a clear Criminal Record Check.   

Salary and Benefits:   

• Salary: $26.47-27.54 CAD Hourly  

• $4 Wage Enhancement is additional to the posted salary 

• Benefits: Benefits begin immediately upon hire (employer paid)   

• Vacation Pay: Starts at 4 weeks paid vacation (prorated to your start date) + additional 3 days between Boxing Day and News Year’s Day  

Additional Information:  

• B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Membership: This is a unionized workplace, which is covered by a collective agreement. Union dues will be subtracted from each pay cheque.