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Avanti Software Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is seeking a RECE Childhood Educator for a temporary full-time role at Bridge St. Childcare Centre in Kitchener. The position runs Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026, 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shift times determined by program needs.

The role offers a $30.36/hour pay rate plus 2% in lieu of benefits, and is subject to the Collective Agreement with Unifor Local302. Applicants must have ECE diploma and valid registration.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and relevant professional registration.
• Experience with children and development of holistic care plans.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Child Care and Early Years Act and environment assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s physical, mental, and social development.
• Guide learning opportunities based on children’s interests.
• Foster cooperative social behaviors through games and group projects.
• Maintain positive relationships with children, families, and team educators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Early childhood development

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

ECE Registration

Vulnerable Sector Check

First Aid & CPR Level-C

Job description

RECE Childhood Educator, Temp FT, 31.25 hours per week

This posting is for an existing, currently open role.

• Temporary Full Time | October 1, 2026 - December 23, 2026 | 31.25 hours per week | Monday to Friday |Shift to be determined based on needs of the program
• Location: Bridge St. Childcare Centre: 8 Bridge St. E. Kitchener
• Pay Rate: $30.36 per hour (based on current funding) + 2% in lieu of benefits

This is a unionized position and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement with Unifor Local302.

In this Role, you will contribute to the Community by ...

supporting children with their overall physical, mental, and social development. You will guide and supervise learning opportunities based on children’s interests and foster cooperative social behaviours through games and group projects to support developmentally appropriate relationships with other children and adults. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills while fostering positive relationships with children, families, and team educators.

Please apply if you have ...

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the area of Early Childhood Education and development.
• Previous experience working with children
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Child Care and Early Years Act and use of environmental assessment tools.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, parents, children, and the public.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• College of Early Childhood Educators Registration #
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check document
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level-C certification

About YWCA Canada and YWCA K-W

When you choose to work with the YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo you aren’t just joining an organization, you are joining a movement!
YWCA Canada is a secular, registered charity and the country’s oldest and largest women’s rights organization, driving change for over 150 years. The National Office strengthens the work of 29 independent local member associations across Canada by providing tools, training, national convening, and capacity-building. Through research, governance support, professional development, and advocacy coordination, YWCAs deliver impact in their communities while growing the collective power of the national movement focused on ending gender-based violence; advocating for affordable housing that meets the needs of women and gender-diverse people; challenging systemic barrier to economic equity; championing childcare and women’s well-being; empowering diverse young leaders; as well as informing and shaping the feminist future.
The YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, in which all people are respected and valued.A full Diversity & Inclusion Statement can be viewed at https://ywkw.ca/diversity-inclusion-statement.
Accommodation requests can be emailed to [e-mail]
YWKW does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants; all resumes submitted are reviewed manually by hiring managers

Opening Date

Sep 29, 2026

Starting Date

Oct 05, 2026

Requirements

Type

Description

Status

FA Standard First Aid & CPR Level-C Required Before Job Starts

VSC official Vulnerable Sector Check Required within 10 days after job starts