Early Childhood Educator

ECEFull TimePenticton, BC$27.91 CAD per hour

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Role: Early Childhood Educator 

Reports to: ECE Manager 

Status: Full-time, permanent 

Hours of Work:  Monday-Friday. Shifts between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wage & Benefits: $27.91 In accordance with the HSA Collective Agreement Community Subsector including a comprehensive benefits package. 

 

Is there anything better than helping to shape the life of a child? 

At OSNS we are innovative, inventive, lifelong learners and always looking for ways to inspire the curiosity of children. Our programs are inclusive, strengths-based, and fun. The BC Early Learning Framework guides our Early Childhood Education practice, and we want every child to feel safe, seen, and heard. We work to build trust, social connections and belonging within the program groups. 

  

Our Early Childhood Educators are passionate, listen deeply, are curious, and embrace the everyday exploration and wonder of the children we work with. The role is busy, fast-paced, and so rewarding. 

 

We seek a collaborative ECE who is willing to grow, learn, share reflections, and knowledge within our OSNS Early Childhood Education team. 

  

Qualifications, Abilities, and Attributes 

  • Early Childhood Educator License to Practice (with post-basic training - Infant Toddler and Special Needs qualifications preferred)  
  • Current First Aid certificate 
  • Experience working with children 6 and under in childcare/preschool settings 
  • Flexibility and willingness to work in any of the OSNS Early Childhood Programs as needed 
  • Professional references 
  • Demonstrated personal and professional attributes that align with OSNS Mission, Vision, and Values 
  • Able to attend staff meetings and other training as scheduled 
  • Available for shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 
  • Ability to provide an acceptable criminal record check. 

 

The OSNS values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an environment of respect, care, and 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. 

  

It is OSNS policy to comply with vaccine mandates for community health facilities in British Columbia as they are updated. 

  

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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