Early Childhood Educator- Casual

Status: Casual – On Call

Hours of Work: Varies, as needed - Monday-Friday

Location: Penticton

Wage: $27.06 - $28.70 per hour (as per HSA Community wage grid - depending on qualifications – casuals with their full ECE also qualify for an additional wage enhancement grant of $4.00 per hour)

At OSNS we are innovative, inventive, inclusive and always looking for ways to inspire the curiosity of children. We work, support and learn from each other within a multidisciplinary team. We have play-based programs where children and educators have fun. We are lifelong learners who strive to stay current and reflective in our practice. We are family-centered, child-focused, and want to help every child have what they need to grow and learn.

We are passionate about early childhood education and provide interesting, safe play environments that allow children to be curious, share ideas, and explore. The casual staff covers regular staff when they are absent. They assist with the supervision of children during play indoors & out, during daily routines such as eating, resting, personal care & hygiene, as well as help with the setup and cleaning of program environments. As a casual staff, you can set parameters of when you are available for callouts and can accept or decline shifts offered as they fit into your schedule.

We are looking for Early Childhood Educators, Early Childhood Education Assistants, and Responsible Adults to join our on-call casual list for our ECE programs.

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Certified ECE or ECEA, or Responsible Adults with relevant experience
• Current First Aid certificate
• Experience working in a childcare/preschool setting

• Professional references related to work with children
• Willingness to learn and reflect OSNS Mission, Vision, and Values
• Flexibility and willingness to work in any of our ECE programs, for a variety of shifts on call, as needed, from 2 to 8.5 hours in length between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays, Monday - Friday
• Ability to provide an acceptable criminal record check
• Willingness to follow current Centre health and safety guidelines regarding wellness checks, wearing masks & vaccinations.

The OSNS values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Our hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. We welcome all applicants to consider our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to hr@osns.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.​

Located in the beautiful Okanagan, Penticton is the home of award-winning beaches, world-class ski resorts, parks, lakes, orchards, and wineries around every corner, offering activities all year round. Visit Penticton @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvPN_CwnsUw

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We wish you every success!