Read more about Early Childhood Educator position

Playful Work; St. Charles; Remote; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Carrefour francophone de Sudbury is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for Village des tout-petits in St-Charles, Ontario. The role focuses on developing age-appropriate programming and providing a quality early childhood experience.

You will lead creative activities, welcome and mentor interns, and collaborate with partners to ensure a rich, bilingual learning environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering licensed childcare services.
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario.
• Strong leadership, communication in French and English, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate programming focused on child development.
• Offer creative activities and provocations that stimulate curiosity and learning.
• Welcome, guide, and support student interns and ECE students during visits and internships.

Skills

Licensed childcare

Ontario ECE member

Leadership

French communication

English communication

Teamwork

Education

RECE credential

Job description

Anticipated Start Date November 15th, 2026

Application Deadline December 31st, 2026

Carrefour francophone de Sudbury offers culturally enriched childcare services in Noëlville, Warren, and St. Charles, promoting bilingualism and cultural diversity through immersive French-language programs.

We are looking for a qualified, creative, and dynamic individual to fill the Early Childhood Educator position at Village des tout-petits in St-Charles.
The Carrefour francophone de Sudbury is a family story. It is also the story of a dedicated, dynamic, and creative team working in the cultural and educational sectors in Greater Sudbury and Sudbury East, Ontario.
The Carrefour francophone is the oldest cultural center in French Ontario. Seventy years after its creation, it oversees ten early childhood centers, five Tremplins (before and after-school programs), a series of cultural summer camps, the La Clé de Sol music school, and shows and festivals presented under the La Slague and La Slague jeunesse banners.
The Carrefour francophone is also, and above all, a leader in early childhood education in Sudbury and an excellent work environment for professional growth! The Carrefour’s Educators are a true strength within the team. We are always looking for emerging leaders who want to have a positive impact on the lives of children, families, and the community.
Position Type: Permanent, 35 hours/week
Salary: $26.00 to $29.65/hour (including provincial wage subsidy), based on years of experience, education, and criteria established by the Carrefour francophone de Sudbury.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: St-Charles, Ontario (22 Ste-Anne Street, P0M 2W0)
Mandate
Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Educator contributes to the smooth operation of the childcare center’s program, is responsible for the children, and ensures a quality program.
Summary of Responsibilities
● Develop age-appropriate programming focused on child development that meets individual and group needs and interests.
● Offer creative and innovative activities, invitations, and provocations that stimulate children’s curiosity, inquiry, discovery, problem-solving, learning, and communication skills.
● Ensure the implementation of:
o Ontario’s pedagogy How Does Learning Happen?
o The Carrefour francophone’s childcare program statement
o The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Registered Early Childhood Educators of Ontario
Continued:
● Ensure that activities and their implementation comply with the standards of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
● Welcome, guide, and support student interns entrusted to them;
● Welcome, guide, and support Early Childhood Education students from Collège Boréal during visits and internships;
● Work upstream with the Centre for Social Innovation for Children and Families, specifically on research projects.
Requirements and Skills
The person filling this position must:
● Have experience in providing licensed childcare services;
● Be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario;
● Possess leadership qualities;
● Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in French;
● Be proficient in speaking and writing English;
● Demonstrate resourcefulness and teamwork.
Working Conditions
Recognition of years of service in childcare;
Group insurance program;
Health Spending Account;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
RRSP Program;
Paid vacation;
Paid sick days;
Paid personal days;
Competitive compensation;
Workplace: Village des tout-petits (St-Charles, Ontario)
Anyone in this position must:
• Lift and move children, programming materials, childcare equipment, and groceries (40 pounds/18.2 kg)
• Be flexible.
• Work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license is an asset, and access to a vehicle.
• Access to a vehicle is an asset.
Workplace Safety
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Carrefour team has demonstrated leadership and rigor regarding the sanitary and safety measures in each center. Staff members are supported by additional disinfection resources and supervised by a dynamic health and safety committee. Our sanitary measures plan, approved by the Public Health Unit and the Ministry of Education, has proven effective for over a one year.

* Carrefour francophone de Sudbury subscribes to the principles of employment equity. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affective or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request from a candidate with a disability to increase accessibility.

Languages required: French

Education required: RECE

Responsibilities:

• Develop programming
• Provide creative activities, invitations, and provocations
• Welcome, orient, and support students

Qualifications:

• Have experience in providing licensed child care services
• Be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario;
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in French;