Avon Co-operative Nursery School has been an active part of the Stratford Ontario area since 1953. We are a parent-run co-operative nursery school serving children ages 18 months - 5 years from the City of Stratford and the surrounding area.

We are currently seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator for one of our preschool classrooms. This is a temporary part-time contract position, Monday to Friday mornings, beginning in September 2026. The position is a temporary leave replacement with an anticipated duration of several months. The exact length of the contract will depend on the return date of the employee on leave.

Qualifications:

- Registration, in good standing, with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certificate
- Clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to start date.
- Must be able to meet Immunization Requirements in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).

Job Description:

This position includes a variety of responsibilities within an early learning environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

- Experience working with preschool-aged children is considered a definite asset.
- Ability to plan and implement engaging activities based on the interests and developmental needs of the children, including creative, gross motor, fine motor, sensory,



and social-emotional experiences.
- Ability to adapt the daily schedule and programming as needed to provide the best possible experience for the children.
- Positive, kind, caring, energetic, and patient.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, families, and co-workers.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children and their families.
- Solid leadership and organizational skills.
- Confident, approachable, and professional.
- Reliable, dependable, and flexible.

Details

- This position is Monday to Friday mornings only, no weekends.
- The base hours for this position are 7:45am - 12:30pm, with extra paid hours for prep
- The hourly wage will be based on qualifications and experience.
- Start date for this position is September 8, 2026

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $21.86-$26.43 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you a Registered ECE, in positive standing, with the College of Early Childhood Educators?

Experience:

- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (preferred)
- Standard First Aid & CPR level C Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator (Canada)
🏢 Avon Co-operative Nursery School
📍 Canada