Registered Early Childhood Educator

Tilbury Tots Early Learning Centre; Blenheim; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilbury Tots Early Learning Centre is hiring Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) in Ontario. This full-time role supports children with additional needs within a structured early learning environment.

The successful candidate will work across Tilbury Tots locations, providing developmentally appropriate programming and inclusive support. The position requires an ECE diploma (or CYW/DSW/PSW background) with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check, and a collaborative approach to teamwork and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
• Good teamwork and ability to adapt in a multi-site setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver developmentally appropriate programming with classroom team.
• Maintain compliance with licensing standards and policies.
• Support children's social, emotional, and physical needs to help them reach their potential.
• Work as part of a team to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Implement inclusion strategies and collaborate with families and external professionals.
• Develop and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Be knowledgeable about each child's medical history.
• Plan and implement daily activities indoors and outdoors.
• Assist with diapering and toileting supervision.
• Oversee feeding and snack times; ensure confidentiality.
• Participate in team meetings; assist with related duties.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in CYW/DSW/PSW or related

Job description

Classroom Full Time Paincourt, ON $27.54 CAD per hour

Position: Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Status: New Vacancy (12)
Wage: $27.54/ hour
Locations:

Tilbury Tots Early Learning Centre @ Riverview Gardens

519 King Street West,

Chatham, ON

Tilbury Tots Early Learning Centre is seeking Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) who are experienced in supporting children with additional needs and behaviour challenges.

Tilbury Tots Early Learning Centre is a multi-site organization committed to delivering high-quality inclusive early learning programs across all locations. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure all children of all abilities are supported with safe, structured and engaging environments.

Position Overview

This is dual-role position. The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully contributing classroom educator
• Be included in staff-to child ratio as required under the Childcare and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Provide additional in class support for children requiring individualized behavioural or development strategies.
• Provide support to children with complex needs that may require a lift, wheelchair, feeding tube etc.

This position is not a one-to-one or non ratio position. The educator will carry full classroom responsibilities while implementing practices and behaviour support strategies within the existing program structure.

The successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility as they may be required to work at various Tilbury Tots Early Learning Centre locations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and in good standing with the College of ECE AND/OR
• Diploma in Child and Youth Work (CYW), Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Personal Support Worker (PSW) or Autism and Behaviour.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months of hire date)
• Demonstrated experience supporting children with additional needs and behavioural challenges

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver developmentally appropriate programming in collaboration with the classroom team
• Maintain compliance with CCEYA licensing standards and organizational policies
• Support all children based on their social, emotional and physical needs that allow all children to meet their full potential.
• Work as a team to create an environment that meets all children’s needs.
• Take an active role in implementing and supporting inclusion strategies, which will include making modifications and/or adaptations that supports the learning of children in the program
• Model social play opportunities to all children in the program
• Collaborate, contribute and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP’s) in collaboration with supervisors, families, and external professionals.
• Develop and deliver age-appropriate activities
• Be knowledgeable on all children’s medical history
• Plan, prepare and implement daily activities (outdoor/indoors)
• Diapering care and supervision of all toileting and bathroom routines
• Oversee all children’s feeding and meal time/snack time activities
• Ensure confidentiality of privileged information
• Participate in team meetings as required
• Assist with other related duties as required

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry children weighing up to 40lbs
• Engage in active supervision including- prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling and sitting on the floor.
• Respond quickly to behavioural or safety situations
• Fully prepare to participate in outdoor programing in various weather conditions
• Support children who may demonstrate escalated behaviours including aggression, or emotional dysregulation

Work Environment Expectations

• Fast paced, high energy classroom environment
• Team based model
• Exposure to challenging behaviours requiring calm, consistent interventions
• Multi-site flexibility and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Experience with implementation of ISP’s

Tilbury Tots Early Learning Centre is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request.