Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Somerset West Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

HOOPP pension plan

Time-off entitlements

Job summary

Somerset West Community Health Centre seeks a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to lead the Headstart program at Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) reports to the Manager of Children and Youth Services and offers a competitive hourly wage of $26.44–$31.19 plus enhancements, health benefits, life insurance, and HOOPP pension.

The RECE plans and delivers developmentally appropriate activities, maintains records, supports volunteers, and

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing.
• Criminal reference check for working with vulnerable populations.
• Current CPR Level C, Standard First Aid and Food Handler Certification.
• Health Assessment as per CCEYA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs for children.
• Support program goals and supervise volunteers and students.
• Observe and assess children’s progress and collaborate with other professionals.
• Maintain daily logs and child records; enforce policies and procedures.
• Coordinate purchases of supplies and communicate with families about progress.
• Ensure children's safety and attend to toileting and dressing needs.

Skills

Direct service to children

Administrative support

Leadership to volunteers

Bus Monitor/Housekeeper duties

Family communications

Education

ECE registration in good standing

Criminal reference check

CPR Level C / First Aid / Food Handler

CCEYA health assessment

Job description

Career Opportunity

Position Title: Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Classification: Early Childhood Development Worker, level 2

Job Type: Permanent position, 35 hrs. per week, 1FTE

Direction: Family & Community Services

Location: Currently, Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School

Reporting to: Manager of Children and Youth Services

Compensation: $26.44 – $31.19, plus up to $2 per hr. Wage enhancement for 2026, plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Deadline to apply: November 20 , 2026, by 5:00pm

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About us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What the Program Entails

Reporting to the Manager of Children and Youth Services, the Early Childhood Educator (RECE) is responsible for carrying out the Headstart Program in accordance with the regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).

What You’ll Do

The RECE participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs that facilitate a safe and stimulating learning atmosphere for the children and performs administrative functions as required.

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What We’re Looking For

Life and Work Experience

• Direct service with children 18months – 5yrs
• Administrative functions as required, working knowledge and use of major computer programs
• Provides leadership to students and volunteers
• Performs Bus Monitor/Housekeeper duties when required
• Manages daily communications with families

Your Education Path

• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, in good standing
• Criminal Reference check for working with vulnerable populations
• Current CPR level C, Standard First Aid and Food Handlers Certification
• Health Assessment as per requirements in CCEYA

Required Language

• Fluency in English is required.
• French a significant asset.

What You Bring to the Table

• Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Effective at communicating and problem solving

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Your Day-to-Day at a Glance

As our Early Childhood Educator your responsibilities are:

• Implements program using a variety of teaching skills and methods including modelling, observing, demonstrating, reinforcing, etc.
• Participates in program evaluation by reviewing and assessing program goals on an ongoing basis
• Supports the work of volunteers, students and supply teachers
• Observes and assesses the children’s progress and behaviour including collaborating with other professionals, i.e. speech therapy, physiotherapy and the mental health worker
• Contributes to the ongoing operation of the school by reviewing daily log, updating children's records, implementing policies and procedures, etc.
• Makes recommendation for purchase of supplies and equipment
• Purchases food and supplies when required
• Maintains day-to-day communications with parents regarding child’s needs and progress
• Ensures safety of children at all times
• Attends to toileting and diapering needs as required
• Ensures that children are dressed appropriately for indoor and outdoor activities

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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

This posting is for a currently vacant position that we intend to fill through this recruitment process.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.