Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) at Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese

The Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese (CISND), hosts six elementary schools, and one high school. The diocese is located in the beautiful Okanagan and Kootenay regions of British Columbia. We are committed to hiring qualified employees who are dedicated to education in the Roman Catholic tradition.

Angels Academy Childcare Centre

at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School (West Kelowna, BC)

invites applications at this time for:

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Effective: Feb 16, 2026

Angels Academy Childcare Centre, located at OLOL School , is seeking a certified ECEA. Reporting to the ECE Manager, the ECEA will facilitate high quality childcare and preschool experiences for children ages 2.5 - 5 years of age, in alignment with the philosophy of Angels Academy and the Catholic Diocese of Nelson.

Our successful candidate will:

• Assist with, high quality, age appropriate child-centered programs.
• Maintain neat, orderly and clean activity areas.
• Lead with enthusiasm and high energy.
• Ensure provincial safety and supervision standards are maintained.
• Abide by appropriate privacy and confidentiality requirements/legislation.
• Have keen interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Competent in relationship building/collaboration and creating an environment of open communication
• Effectively build positive interactions and listen attentively with children and families.
• Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.
• Have the ability to work under minimal supervision

CISND participates in the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement program offered through the Government of BC.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Commitment to Catholic Education
• Identification with and active participation within a Catholic parish community
• Early Childhood Educator or Eartly Childhood Educator Assistant certification

In order to be considered for any position with CISND, the application must be complete. If you are not able to provide the documentation provide a reason in your cover letter. Do not submit reference letters.

The following is to be included in your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume/curriculum vitae
• Certificates, licenses, relevant memberships/honours in professional or technical associations
• Post Secondary Transcripts (related to the position)
• Evaluation report from employer/practicum supervisor
• Contact informaion (email address and phone number) of three references

Catholic applicants must provide:

• Certificate of Catholic baptism or RCIA Certificate
• Certificate of Catholic marriage, if applicable
• CISND

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide or complete a valid criminal record check and complete Diocesan Safe Environment training. As well, submit documentation to indicate you are legally entitled to work in Canada (photocopy of Canadian birth certificate or Canadian passport).