RECE

Today's Family Early Learning and Child; Burlington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Learning

Flexible Hours

Career Development

Comprehensive Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Today’s Family is hiring an enthusiastic Registered Early Childhood Educator for a full-time, contract role in Halton. You will deliver play-based and project-based learning, foster inclusive environments, and partner with families to support child development across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate holds an ECE diploma, is in good standing, and maintains current immunizations, First Aid/CPR-C, and a recent Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Current knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience working with children in a child care setting.
• Immunizations up-to-date (TB test, tetanus, polio, MMR).
• Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification.
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Co-create experiences with children to investigate, explore and amplify their interests.
• Offer dynamic, diverse programming that supports well-being, engagement and expression.
• Explore a variety of approaches to early learning including How Does Learning Happen? guidance.
• Facilitate belonging by creating welcoming, safe environments for children and families.
• Build strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and events.
• Align with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and pedagogical philosophy in practice.

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25.37 CAD to $28.97 CADThe estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Registered Early Child Ed
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RECE0001048
• Supervisor : Mitchell Robertson

Description

Starting Wage: $25.37 to $28.37

Work Hours: 27hours per week

Location: CH Norton

Region: Halton

Employment Type: Full Time, Contract

Start Date: TBD

End Date: September 2027

This job posting is for an existing vacancyand reflects a current opening within the agency.

At Today’s Family, we believe in the power of strong partnerships to help children and families thrive. We’re a not-for-profit organization serving over 7,500 children and families across Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Oxford County and Peel Region.

Our mission is to ensure every child experiences the joy of learning through play. We value Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Inclusion, and we’re committed to delivering high-quality programs that evolve to meet the needs of our growing communities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
• Current knowledge and understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Thorough knowledge ofHow Does Learning Happen?
• Experience working with children in a child care setting
• Record of up-to-date Immunizations (TB Test, Tetanus, Polio, MMR)
• Registered Early Childhood Educator, in good standing
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (done in the last 6 months)

Why Today’s Family?

• Growth & Learning:Gain experience across multiple programs and projects that enhance your skills and passions.
• Flexible Hours:offering Educators reliable working hours that is rooted in caring and opportunity for growth.
• Career Development:Access apprenticeship opportunities, mentorship, and platforms to share your knowledge and ideas.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and retirement savings plans for permanent staff working 25+ hours a week.
• Diversity & Inclusion:Bring your unique talents to the table, whether that’s through language skills, special expertise, or new perspectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with children as our partners to co-create experiences to investigate, explore, and amplify their interests.
• Offer dynamic, diverse, and unique programming that supports the well-being, engagement, and expression of children.
• Consider and explore a wide variety of approaches to early learning, including Reggio-Emilia Approach, Play-based and Project-based Learning, Outdoor Education, Arts-based Learning, HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, Positive Youth Development, among other evidence-based approaches and practices.
• Facilitate belonging for children and families by creating welcoming, accepting, and safe environments for children and families to learn and play.
• Work collaboratively to build strong family partnerships in our communities through meaningful communication, facilitation of events and opportunities to involve and engage families in our work.
• Be innovative in their approach to alignment with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and guiding pedagogical philosophy, ‘How Does Learning Happen?’

At Today’s Family, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to accommodating any needs during the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

College Diploma or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.