registered early childhood educator (RECE)

ABC DAYCARE CENTRE; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care facility in Ottawa is seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to lead and manage early childhood educational programs. This full-time position, with a salary ranging from $25.54 to $27.15 per hour, requires overseeing the development and implementation of learning plans tailored to children’s needs. Ideal candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education certificate and relevant certifications. Commitment to teamwork and children’s developmental growth is essential.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Must have Food allergy and anaphylaxis training.
• Must be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• Immunization records required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare learning plans.
• Assist in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Supervise staff and volunteers.
• Develop child-care programs to support development.

Skills

Teaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

registered early childhood educator (RECE)

• Salary 25.54 to 27.15 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-09

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