Leading people, inspiring growth, and delivering excellence in early years care

Lead and elevate high-quality early years programming by empowering educators, supporting families, and ensuring safe, engaging environments where children thrive. Drive operational excellence across multiple programs while shaping a positive, values-driven culture for both staff and the communities you serve.

QUICK FACTS 

• Wage: $24.61 per hour, plus the ECE Wage Enhancement currently set at $6 per hour
  • Paid vacation, wellness, and family responsibility days
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Membership to Y facilities for self and family
  • Annual Y pension of 5% (after 2 years)
• Reporting to: Manager, Child Care
• Team: 11 frontline staff
• Location: YMCA Child Care at Kelowna Secondary School
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 12-month contract

This role is ideal for an adaptable, confident leader who is passionate about early childhood development and excels at supporting teams, managing multiple priorities, and fostering safe, inclusive, and high-quality childcare environments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, leading multiple childcare programs and staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting high-quality care and family engagement across the department.

• Drive high-quality, consistent early years experiences that support children’s development, wellbeing, and sense of belonging
• Build and sustain a confident, capable team that delivers engaging, inclusive, and responsive programming
• Ensure safe, compliant, and nurturing environments where children and families feel supported and valued
• Strengthen family trust and satisfaction through responsive communication and positive relationship-building
• Enable strong program continuity and reliability through effective staffing leadership and support
• Champion a culture of inclusion, respect, and YMCA values across all programs and interactions
• Elevate program quality by embedding best practices and continuous learning within the team
• Contribute to program growth and community impact by supporting scalable, high-quality childcare services

WHAT YOU BRING 

• Valid BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification is required
• 2+ years of experience working in licensed childcare or early years settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel) and general administrative systems
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between program locations
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)

WHO YOU ARE 

• You are a values-driven and empowering leader deeply committed to inclusion, belonging, and community impact, inspiring teams through empathy, accountability, and support
• You are collaborative and service-oriented building strong, trusting relationships with families, colleagues, and community partners
• You are adaptive and growth-minded thriving in dynamic environments and embracing change to strengthen programs and outcomes

WHY JOIN US 

• Make a real impact: Help shape high-quality early learning experiences that support children, families, and lifelong wellbeing
• Work with purpose: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to building inclusive, healthy, and connected communities
• Thrive in a collaborative culture: Join a supportive, passionate team that values leadership, growth, and belonging
• Grow while giving back: Build your career in a people-first environment that invests in your development and strengthens community impact

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Three professional references
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: August 4, 2026