Job Details

Wage: $20 per hour, 35 hours per week
Expected start date: January 5, 2026
Work location: 8507 74th Ave, Osoyoos, BC, V0H1V0

We are looking for a daycare teacher to join our team in January 2026. We are specifically looking to open for evenings and weekends for child-minding, plus look at offering language classes such as French or Spanish for young children. Applicants who are available to work evenings and weekends, plus with existing language teaching experience in French or Spanish will be prioritized.

Please apply to DharmaKidsHR@gmail.com including your cover letter and resume. Only those authorized to work in Canada (citizens, permanent residents or those with a valid work permit) are eligible to apply.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
- Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Maintain daycare equipment
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
- Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask