Casual Enhanced Educator at Today's Family

Today's Family; Waterford; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth

Flexible Hours

Career Dev

Comprehensive Benefits

Diversity Inclusion

Job summary

Today's Family is seeking Registered Early Childhood Educators and related roles for on-site positions across multiple child care centres in Waterford. The roles offer casual, part-time hours with growth opportunities in a not-for-profit setting serving families across Ontario.

Ideal candidates hold an ECE diploma or degree, CPR-C/First Aid, and CLEYA familiarity, with immunization records up to date. The organization emphasizes inclusive practices and flexible accommodations during hiring

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Diploma or degree in Social Services and Child and Youth, or similar.
• Current knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with children to co-create experiences that explore their interests.
• Offer diverse programming to support well-being, engagement, and expression.
• Explore approaches to early learning including Reggio-Emilia, Play-based and Project-based learning, outdoor education, arts-based learning, HIGH Five principles.
• Facilitate belonging by creating welcoming, safe environments for children and families.
• Build strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and family engagement events.
• Align with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and How Does Learning Happen? philosophy.

Skills

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood

Diploma or degree in Social Services

CCEYA knowledge

How Does Learning Happen? knowledge

Experience with children

Immunization & health checks

OREC in good standing

First Aid & CPR-C

Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

ECE Diploma/Degree

Social Services & CYW diploma

Job description

Job Details

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Starting Wage: $25.37 to $28.37

Employment Type: Casual, Part Time

Locations: Vacancies: 6

MacLachlan Child Care Centre

Region: Haldimand Norfolk Lakewood Child Care Centre Lynndale Child Care Centre Holy Trinity Child Care Centre Waterford Child Care Centre

Start Date: ASAP

Job posting closing date: September 14, 2026

About Today's Family

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 is to 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.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for Registered Early Childhood Educators, Educators, Social Service Workers, Child and Youth Workers (CYW), Developmental Support Workers (DSW) or Personal Support Workers to join our team!

If you believe in the importance of play in spaces that are welcoming, inviting, and full of opportunity for endless WANDER and limitless WONDER for children to explore and grow within the world around them, this role might be perfect for you!

Ideal Candidate

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
• Diploma or degree in Social Services and Child and Youth, OR Similar
• Current knowledge and understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience working with children in a child care setting
• Record of up-to-date Immunization (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)

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 the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits

• 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.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].