Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE)

London Children's Connection; London; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

London Children's Connection is hiring Registered Early Childhood Educators to support leaves across our centres. Join a caring team focused on play-based learning and professional growth. Term positions run Sept–Dec 2026 with varied locations and 37.5 hours per week.

Starting pay ranges reflect Ontario guidelines; qualifications determine pay level, with opportunities for advancement within a not-for-profit community organization.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Diploma is required.
• Proof of membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators is required.
• Intermediate First Aid with Infant/Child CPR - Level (C) certification is required.
• Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the last six months is required.
• Minimum two years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a quality child care program for infant, toddler, or preschool.
• Supervise the children at all times, ensuring a safe environment.
• Apply the Child Care and Early Years Act and related regulations, inquiry-based learning, and the How Does Learning Happen? document.
• Maintain a positive and consistent approach toward guiding children’s success, in line with the Program Statement.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the community.
• Communicate daily with parents in an open and supportive manner.
• Cultivate professionalism, confidentiality, and courtesy at all times.
• Engage in active play and respond promptly in emergency situations.
• Work occurs indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels due to group activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Family communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

College of Early Childhood Educators membership

Job description

Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE)

Job Type

Full-Time

Program Type

Children's Centre

Application Deadline

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 4:00 pm

We are currently recruiting Registered Early Childhood Educators to become part of our talented and committed child care community to cover upcoming leaves at a few of our Children’s Centres. If you have a passion to help children learn through play, are looking for personal and professional growth, and want to find a career with purpose and potential, we might be the place for you!

As an educator you’ll be a part of a team of caring colleagues, support staff, and families, all working together to create meaningful moments that shape young lives. At London Children's Connection, we see your enthusiasm for play and learning. We see your creativity, and your kind, caring way. We see you.

Various locations including Byron, South East and North East London
Full-Time Term Positions beginning between September and December 2026
Terms range from six to eighteen months, depending on location/ position
Monday through Friday- 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Diploma is required
• Proof of membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators is required
• Intermediate (Standard) First Aid with Infant/Child CPR - Level (C) certification is required
• Acceptable employment-specific Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is dated within the last six months is required
• Minimum two years’ experience preferred

Position responsibilities

• Plan and implement a quality child care program, within a warm and nurturing learning environment for infant, toddler, or preschool programs
• Supervise the children at all times, ensuring a safe environment
• Apply the Child Care and Early Years Act and related regulations, inquiry-based learning, and the Ministry of Education document - How Does Learning Happen?
• Maintain a positive and consistent approach toward guiding children’s success, consistent with the philosophy and Program Statement of London Children's Connection
• Build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues, and community
• Communicate daily with parents in an open and supportive manner
• Cultivate professionalism, confidentiality, and courtesy at all times
• Physically active role requires walking, running, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and safely lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to engage in active play and respond promptly in emergency situations
• Work occurs indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to moderate noise levels due to group activities

Compensation

Starting pay range $27.49-$28.05 per hour (includes the Ontario Wage Enhancement Grant). Pay depends on qualifications and experience.

This posting may create other opportunities within the organization once fulfilled, so please apply if you have interest.

About London Children's Connection

London Children's Connection is a not-for-profit community-building organization that has been supporting London families since 1974. We provide quality child care and early learning programs, licensed by the Ministry of Education, as well as family support programs that children and families love.

Create a career you’ll love, here, at London Children's Connection!