Before and After Early Childhood Educator

Today's Family Early Learning and Child; Waterford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Learning

Flexible Hours

Career Development

Comprehensive Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Today’s Family is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for the Boston Before and After School Program in Waterford, ON. This permanent, on-site role is 27 hours per week with a starting wage of $25.37–$28.37.

The ideal candidate holds a College Diploma or better in Early Childhood Education and has knowledge of CCEYA and How Does Learning Happen?. Current immunizations, being a registered ECE in good standing, Standard First Aid and CPR-C, and a recent Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) required.
• Understanding of How Does Learning Happen? required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with children to co-create experiences exploring interests.
• Offer dynamic programming to support well-being, engagement, and expression.
• Align with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and How Does Learning Happen? framework.
• Foster welcoming, inclusive environments for children and families.
• Build strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and events.
• Ensure safety and inclusivity in all activities.

Skills

CCEYA knowledge

How Does Learning Happen? knowledge

Immunizations current

RECE in good standing

First Aid CPR-C

Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

College Diploma or better in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree or better in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 9, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location
• Boston
• Waterford, ON N0E, CAN
• On-site
• Early Childhood Educator
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BEFOR001014

Description

Starting Wage:$25.37 to $28.37

Work Hours:27 hours per week

Location: Boston Before and After School Program

Region:Haldimand Norfolk

Employment Type:Permanent

Start Date:TBD

Vacancies: 1

Job Posting closing date: September 25, 2026

This job posting is for an existing vacancyand reflects a current opening within the agency.

At Today’s Family, we believe in the power of strong partnerships to help children and families thrive. We’re a not-for-profit organization serving over 7,500 children and families across Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Oxford County and Peel Region.

Our mission isto ensure every child experiences the joy of learning through play.We value Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Inclusion, and we’re committed to delivering high-quality programs that evolve to meet the needs of our growing communities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
• Current knowledge and understanding of theChildCare and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Thorough knowledge ofHow Does Learning Happen?
• Experience working with children in a child care setting
• Record of up-to-date Immunizations (TB Test, Tetanus, Polio, MMR)
• Registered Early Childhood Educator, in good standing
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (done in the last 6 months)

Why Today’s Family?

• Growth & Learning:Gain experience across multiple programs and projects that enhance your skills and passions.
• Flexible Hours:offering Educators reliable working hours that is rooted in caring and opportunity for growth.
• Career Development:Access apprenticeship opportunities, mentorship, and platforms to share your knowledge and ideas.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and retirement savings plans for permanent staff working 25+ hours a week.
• Diversity & Inclusion:Bring your unique talents to the table, whether that’s through language skills, special expertise, or new perspectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with children as our partners to co-create experiences to investigate, explore, and amplify their interests.
• Offer dynamic, diverse, and unique programming that supports the well-being, engagement, and expression of children.
• Consider and explore a wide variety of approaches to early learning, including Reggio-Emilia Approach, Play-based and Project-based Learning, Outdoor Education, Arts-based Learning, HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, Positive Youth Development, among other evidence-based approaches and practices.
• Facilitate belonging for children and families by creating welcoming, accepting, and safe environments for children and families to learn and play.
• Work collaboratively to build strong family partnerships in our communities through meaningful communication, facilitation of events and opportunities to involve and engage families in our work.
• Be innovative in their approach to alignment with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and guiding pedagogical philosophy, ‘How Does Learning Happen?’

At Today’s Family, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to accommodating any needs during the hiring process, in accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department [e-mail] .

Qualifications

Education

Required

• College Diploma or better in Early Childhood Education.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Standard First Aid Standard CPR Registered ECE