Job description:
Position Details
- Job Title: Early Childhood Educator
- Employer: Armstrong Montessori Academy
- Location: 2516 Patterson Ave B, Armstrong, BC V4Y 0A8
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Work Hours: 40 hours per week
- Hourly Wage: CAD $28.00 - $30.00
- Expected Start Date: ASAP
- Language of Work: English
Job Description
Armstrong Montessori Academy is a licensed child-care and preschool centre in the North Okanagan, serving children aged 30 months to school age. We are seeking a warm, patient Early Childhood Educator to lead engaging Montessori activities, support daily care and children’s independence, and work closely with families and colleagues.
Youth encouraged
We encourage youth aged 15–30, including recent early childhood education graduates who meet the requirements above, to apply. Through government or community youth employment initiatives, we support young employees with practical training suited to their needs, guidance from experienced colleagues and opportunities to build professional connections. We also help our team understand how to support young coworkers and make them feel welcome.
Key Responsibilities
As an Early Childhood Educator, your duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Planning, implementing, and delivering age-appropriate educational and childcare programs that support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development;
- Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment in compliance with all applicable childcare licensing requirements and provincial regulations;
- Facilitating daily learning and play-based activities, including storytelling, music, creative arts, outdoor play, and structured educational activities;
- Observing, assessing, and documenting children’s developmental progress, interests, and individual needs, and adapting programs accordingly;
- Communicating regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding children’s development, progress, and daily activities;
- Monitoring children for potential developmental or behavioral concerns and documenting observations as required;
- Supporting children in developing appropriate self-care skills, routines, and positive social behaviors;
- Collaborating with and, where applicable, supervising other early childhood educators and assistants to ensure consistent program delivery and a high standard of care.
Requirements
- An early childhood education diploma or equivalent education recognized by the BC ECE Registry is required
- A valid BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate.
- At least six months of experience working with young children in a child-care or educational setting.
- A warm, patient approach and an understanding of how young children learn and grow.
- Ability to plan engaging activities and communicate clearly with children, families and colleagues in English.
- Comfortable working on your own and as part of a team.
- First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
- Montessori training or experience is an asset.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to montessoriacademyhr@gmail.comwith “Early Childhood Educator” in the subject line. We also welcome and consider applications through Job Bank Direct Apply. Phone inquiries and walk-in applications will not be accepted.
