Registered Early Childhood Educator RECE

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is hiring a full-time early childhood educator to create a safe, positive learning environment for children at our childcare program. We seek dependable, patient professionals who enjoy helping children learn and grow.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, supporting development, supervising classrooms, collaborating with staff and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Dependable and patient nature essential for childcare settings.
• Professional conduct and communication with families and colleagues.
• Ability to support diverse learners and adapt activities to age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children.
• Plan and support age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, and development.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Supervise children and maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.
• Work collaboratively with fellow educators and childcare staff.
• Communicate professionally and positively with families and colleagues.
• Follow childcare policies, procedures, and applicable licensing requirements.

Skills

Dependable

Patient

Professional

Child development support

Education

ECE qualifications

Job description

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By Horizon ChildCare

Posted Date: Posted 1 day ago

Application Deadline Date: November 30, 2026

We have a full-time position available immediately for someone who is passionate about working with children and creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. We are looking for someone who is dependable, patient, professional, and genuinely enjoys helping children learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children.
• Plan and support age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, and development.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Supervise children and maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.
• Work collaboratively with fellow educators and childcare staff.
• Communicate professionally and positively with families and colleagues.
• Follow childcare policies, procedures, and applicable licensing requirements.

Required Qualifications

Eligible candidates must be able to provide the following:

• RECE Registration: Current registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Vulnerable Sector Check: An updated and acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check.
• First Aid & CPR: Valid certification.
• Immunization Records: Records as required by the center and applicable requirements.
• Education Verification: Proof of Early Childhood Education qualifications.

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Land Acknowledgement

The Municipalities of Bruce and Grey Counties sit on the traditional territory of the Anishnabek Nation : The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. We give thanks to them, and to the Chippewas of Saugeen , and the Chippewas of Neyaashiinigmiing , as the traditional keepers of this land and water, and we also recognize the traditional homeland of the Metis Nation .

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