RECE

Today's Family Early Learning and Child; Caledonia; 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 Early Childhood Educator for a full-time, on-site role in Ontario. The position offers a starting wage of CAD 25.37–28.37 per hour with 27 hours per week and a TBD start date.

The ideal candidate holds a College diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education, is familiar with CCEYA, and is trained in How Does Learning Happen? with immunization and safety requirements in place.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Current knowledge and understanding 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.
• Record of up-to-date immunizations (TB test, tetanus, polio, MMR).
• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (last 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with children to co-create learning experiences.
• Offer diverse programming that supports well-being, engagement, and expression.
• Explore approaches to early learning including How Does Learning Happen? and related pedagogy.
• Foster belonging by creating welcoming and safe environments for children and families.
• Build strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and events.
• Align with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and pedagogical philosophy.

Education

College Diploma or better in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25.37 CAD to $28.97 CAD
  The 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 #: RECE0001055

Description

Starting Wage: $25.37 to $28.37

Work Hours: 27hours per week

Employment Type: Full Time, Perm

Start Date: TBD

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

AtToday’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?’

AtToday’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 theAccessibility 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] .

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

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