Early Childhood Educator - Canada Summer Job 2026 at Options Community Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

17.85

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early childhood education, Child development, Activity planning, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Food safety, Program facilitation, Data entry, Program evaluation, Teamwork, Safety compliance

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Early Childhood Educator Canada Summer Job 2026 Family Resource Program Temporary Full Time Posting Date: Location: Wage: Hours of Work: Closing Date: April 8, 2026 Surrey, BC $17.85 per hour (subject to funding model) 30 Hours per week May 8, 2026 Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community. POSITION OVERVIEW Looking to make a difference in Early Childhood Education? Join our team as an Early Childhood Educator! Support a dynamic, community-based program for children and caregivers, create a welcoming environment, plan engaging activities, promote outdoor play, and connect with families to enhance child development. Reporting to the Program Manager, the selected candidate will assist in facilitating a drop-in program for children (ages birth to six) and their caregivers in a safe and welcoming environment. This role includes planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate activities that support early childhood development, fostering positive relationships with children and caregivers to encourage participation and engagement. The candidate will prepare and serve healthy snacks while following food safety guidelines, promote and provide opportunities for outdoor play to encourage physical activity and well-being, and offer families relevant resources and information to support child development and parenting. Additionally, the candidate will maintain a clean, organized, and safe play environment, assist with program evaluation, enter data as required, and adhere to organizational policies and procedures, including health and safety regulation Page Break QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate is enrolled in or a recent graduate of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) program or a related field (e.g., Child and Youth Care, Education, Social Work). Experience working with children aged birth to six years old in a group setting is an asset. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging effectively with children and caregivers. The candidate should have knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early learning, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. This is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Qualified candidates must be: * Aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job; * Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and * Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent Resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted. The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.

Responsibilities

The educator will facilitate a drop-in program for children aged birth to six and their caregivers by planning engaging, age-appropriate activities. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment, preparing healthy snacks, and providing resources to support child development.