Early Childhood Educator II - Woodcrest - Full-Tim

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Thunder Bay is seeking an Early Childhood Educator II for Woodcrest to oversee planned and everyday activities for children in the care centre. This full-time role involves implementing developmentally appropriate programs and maintaining a well-equipped centre.

Qualifications include a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act. PVSC, First Aid, Safe Food Handling, immunization records, and College of ECE membership are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in early childhood education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates with planned and routine activities.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning activities/programs based on the holistic development of all children.
• Maintains an orderly, tidy and fully equipped Centre by ensuring materials are available and requests for replacements and repairs are made when necessary.
• Participates in staff and parent meetings, special events and works with outside agencies.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and students.
• Completes forms required for statistical data.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Communication

Oral communication

Activity planning

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in ECE

Ontario Child Care Act knowledge

Job description

Early Childhood Educator II - Woodcrest - Full-Tim

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, carries out activity programs for children in the Child Care Centre.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Early Childhood Educator

Total Positions

1

Wage

$30.35-$37.61

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

8/4/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

• Directs and participates with planned and routine activities.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning activities/programs based on the holistic development of all children.
• Maintains an orderly, tidy and fully equipped Centre by ensuring that materials are available and requests for replacements and repairs are made when necessary.
• Participates in staff and parent meetings, special events and works with outside agencies.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and students.
• Completes forms required for statistical data.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Diploma in early childhood education or early childhood education equivalency
• Knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with people

Assets

• Certification as an Early Childhood Educator would be an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have and maintain First Aid Certification
• Must have and maintain Safe Food Handling Certification (Level 1)
• Must have and maintain an up-to-date record of immunization
• Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test
• Must have and maintain membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators