Early Childhood Educator or Childcare Worker

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

Job summary

The District of Rainy River Services Board is looking for a dedicated Early Childhood Educator for a full-time interim role in Fort Frances. This position involves ensuring children's safety, supporting their development through play-based learning, and complying with child care regulations. Candidates should have a relevant college diploma and be willing to participate in ongoing professional development. The hourly wage is competitive, and applicants will have the opportunity for financial support through an education cost recovery program.

Benefits

Education Cost Recovery Program

Qualifications

• Two-year College diploma or willingness to obtain one.
• Registered or ability to register with the college of ECE.
• Current first aid, including infant and child CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of children to ensure safety.
• Participate in daily programming to support learning.
• Maintain effective communication with families.

Skills

Supervision of children

Child development support

Engagement in play-based learning

Communication with families

Health and safety standards

Education

Two-year College diploma in Early Childhood Education

Registration with the college of Early Childhood Educators

Tools

First Aid certification

Ontario Food Handler Certification

Job description

Full-Time Interim (35 hours/week)
1 Year Contract
Fort Frances, Ontario
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. Wea re currently seeking to hire an Early Childhood Educator or Childcare Worker to join our Early Years team on an interim basis in Fort Frances.

Key duties include:

• Provide continuous supervision of children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures set our 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 the 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 experiences.
• Work within a team to build and maintain health relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families, and colleagues.
• Respond to parent questions 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 can 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.

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-07-2025-ECE-FT-FF-1YR
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
or emailed to: [e-mail]

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

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

Contact us to learn more.

The DRRSB wishes to thank all 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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