early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Little Learners Daycare Centre; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare facility in Guelph is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to develop and implement child-care programs supporting the physical and emotional development of children. Responsibilities include leading educational activities, guiding children's daily habits, and maintaining a safe environment. Suitable candidates should possess relevant certificates and interpersonal skills. This position offers part-time work with a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to positively impact children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Lead activities such as storytelling and teaching songs.
• Encourage creativity through art and physical activity.
• Guide children in eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Observe children for learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports.

Skills

Child development knowledge

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Posted onNovember 20, 2025 by Employer details Little Learners Daycare Centre

Job Details

• Location: Guelph , ON N1E 5R1
• Salary 24.00 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 10 to 25 hours per week
• Terms of employment Casual employment Part time
• Morning, Day, To be determined
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3449001

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 to less than 7 months. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional Information

• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation and Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-04

Important Notice

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