Early Roots Child Care Centre is excited to offer a full-time Toddler/Preschool Program, and we are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) or an individual interested in pursuing a career in ECE to join our dedicated team starting August 24th 2026!
At Early Roots, we believe children learn best through meaningful relationships, play-based experiences, and nurturing environments. If you are self-motivated, patient, compassionate, organized, and passionate about helping children reach their developmental milestones, we would love to hear from you.
Position Responsibilities
Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Ontario licensing requirements to ensure compliance with all provincial and municipal regulations. (training provided)
- Collaborate with a team of educators to plan, develop, and implement engaging daily programming.
- Prepare weekly individual and classroom program plans that support children's learning and development.
- Lead play-based learning experiences guided by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years. (training provided)
- Observe, document, assess, and communicate children's progress and development.
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with families and encourage parent engagement through regular communication.
- Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through responsive, child-centred practices.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or an interest in enrolling in the Early Childhood Educator Program.
- A minimum of one year of experience working in a licensed child care setting (preferred).
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to employment).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
- A positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Why Join Early Roots?
At Early Roots, we are proud to offer:
- A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative workplace.
- A clean, safe, and well-equipped learning environment.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Healthy work-life balance.
- Competitive wages based on education and experience.
Location
Our child care centre is located in Wiarton, Ontario. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to this location.
How to Apply
Please forward your cover letter and resume by email to [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Early Roots team. However, only applicants who currently reside in Ontario and are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $19.60-$26.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
