Early Childhood Educator – Casual/Call-in District of Rainy River Services Board

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Atikokan Economic Development Corporation is seeking passionate Early Childhood Educators to join their Early Years team in Fort Frances, Emo, and Atikokan. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive hourly wage, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. Applicants must possess relevant education and certifications, with responsibilities encompassing supervision, compliance with policies, and fostering child development through engaging learning experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6% vacation pay

10% in lieu of benefits

Education Cost Recovery Program

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of ECE.
• Current first aid, including infant and child CPR.
• Up to date immunization record.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of children to ensure safety.
• Participate in daily programming to support children's development.
• Maintain communication with parents about children's well-being.

Skills

Integrity

Professionalism

Judgment

Communication

Education

Two-year College diploma in Early Childhood Education

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Job description

Early Childhood Educator
Casual/Call-In
Positions Available in Fort Frances, Emo, Atikokan
Hourly wage of $26.64 – $29.75
(wage based on qualifications)

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!

The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is seeking passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives. We are currently seeking to hire Early Childhood Educators and Childcare Workers to join our Early Years team on a casual/call-in basis.

Key duties include:

• Provide continuous supervision of children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures set out under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, District of Rainy River Services Board policies and procedures and the College of ECE’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
• Actively participate in daily programming, supporting children’s learning, development, and well-being while meeting diverse needs of all children.
• Engage in child-initiated, teacher-supported play-based learning that follow the “How Does Learning Happen” document.
• Provide a daily balance of indoor and outdoor exploration time that invites children to investigate, imagine, think, create, solve problems, and have meaningful experience.
• work within a team to build and maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families, and colleagues.
• Respond to parent question and concerns about their child’s day, using care and compassion.
• Ensure consistency with respect to setting of limits for children. Maintaining positive discipline as set out in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• Participate in maintaining the Atelier’s environments, equipment, toys, and storage areas to meet health and safety standards.

Qualifications will include:

• Two-year College diploma in Early Childhood Education, approved equivalency, or willingness to obtain (qualifications an be obtained while working full-time; grants may be available to help support costs). Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and childcare experience will be considered.
• Registered with the college of Early Childhood Educators, or ability to register upon completion of Early Childhood Educator Program from a recognized institute.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise a high level of integrity, professionalism, exercise sound judgement in decision making and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Current first aid, including infant and child CPR.
• Ability to complete the Ontario Food Handler Certification and ongoing renewals.
• Up to date immunization record.
• Provide a satisfactory outcome of a CPIC Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

We offer a competitive salary, plus 6% vacation pay and 10% in lieu of benefits. Candidates who meet or exceed the requirements for this rewarding position are invited to submit a complete application for employment (Application form, cover letter and resume, including 3 work-related references) to:

Joanne Spence, B.HRLR, CHRL, Human Resources Officer
District of Rainy River Services Board
450 Scott Street, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2
Competition #HR-06-2025-ECE-CASUAL
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
or emailed to: [e-mail]

If you are a recent Early Childhood Educator graduate, you may be eligible for our Education Cost Recovery Program.

Pay off tuition, fees, books, and supples with up to $4,000 per year for two years!

Contact us to learn more.

The DRRSB wishes to thank al applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The DRRSB is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. This document is available in an alternative format, upon request.

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