On-Call - ECE Department - Willowstone Academy

On-call ECE, ECE-A, or RA

You are described as someone who is adaptable, compassionate, and creative.

Position details: Casual, on-call

Posting closing date: Open until filled | Position start date: ASAP

Who you are:

Cultivating young minds is what you do best; in fact, you’re downright passionate about it. You’re curious and adventuresome, and you know there’s a time and place for everything. You’re meticulous with organization, laser focused when it comes to getting the job done, and you work well in a team setting.

Your ability to connect with children and their families is paramount to your professional work in the child care sector. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to set and/or maintain boundaries and expectations. You are looking to work somewhere that makes a difference in the lives of children and understand the lasting impacts of a quality early childhood education.

Who we are:

At Willowstone Academy, an independent school in the Lower Mission of Kelowna, BC, we are champions of the extraordinary potential within every child in our school, from 18 months old to grade 9, and we have been since 1994. We are unwavering in our dedication to create a space where children can be brave, their unique strengths celebrated, and they can feel part of the Willowstone family. Our staff are collaborative, supportive, friendly and dedicated to their important work and each other.

We are seeking a Responsible Adult (RA), Early Childhood Educator – Assistant (ECE-A), or an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to fill a casual, on-call position.

If you want to be a part of a team of passionate early childhood educators and assistants who are collaborative, innovative, and professional…join us!

What you get:

As a Willowstone Academy team member, you will enjoy benefits such as:

Flexible work hours and vacation time
Paid discretionary and sick days
Generous health and wellness benefits package (including dental, eye, and more for FT employees)
Discount on professional childcare services and tuition
Professional development opportunities, including additional Post-Secondary education supports
Support for advancement and growth within the ECE department
Opportunity to work in a variety of classrooms, from Infant-Toddler to Preschool to Pre-Kindergarten
Wage enhancement program (Early Childhood Educators (ECE) only)

What you bring:

Hold a current Responsible Adult Certificate, ECE-A, or ECE License to Practice
Submit to and receive an approved Criminal Record Check (form)
Hold a current First Aid Certificate with CPR Level B or C
Show evidence of Compliance with Provincial Immunization Program (form)
Possess knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about the British Columbia Early Learning Framework Pedagogy

What you’ll do:

At Willowstone Academy, you’re part of a high-achieving team focused on students’ wellbeing: body, mind, and spirit. The bright, accessible campus features modern technology, clean and safe workspaces (both indoors and outdoors), and access to creative specialists (with training in music, languages, physical education, and more). Here, you’ll discover room to grow and develop your professional skills with ample opportunity for career advancement.

Ready to apply?

If you have a Responsible Adult Certificate or are a certified ECE-A or ECE, we would be excited to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume to community@willowstoneacademy.com using “Casual Employment – ECE Department” as the subject line.

We appreciate all interested applicants, however, only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

At Willowstone Academy we recognize that our learning space is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx/Okanagan People.