Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

First Place Early Learning Centre Inc.

Location: 7 Curtis Street, St. Thomas, Ontario

Position: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Wage: $23.75–$24.75 per hour plus provincial wage enhancement grant

Estimated Start Date: December 2026

Join Our Team!

First Place Early Learning Centre Inc. is seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our team!

As an RECE, you will play an important role in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging early learning environment where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. You will plan and implement play-based learning experiences that reflect children’s interests, strengths, and developmental needs while building meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

If you are passionate about early learning, reflective practice, and creating positive experiences for young children, we would love to welcome you to our team!

What You'll Do

- Plan and implement meaningful, play-based learning experiences that support children’s development and interests.
- Create inclusive learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and independence.
- Support children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and communication development.
- Observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning to support responsive curriculum planning.
- Build positive, respectful, and responsive relationships with children and families.
- Maintain active supervision and ensure children’s health, safety, and well-being.
- Support children’s individual needs, including allergies, medical requirements, and accommodations.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with families regarding children’s experiences and development.




- Collaborate with Early Childhood Educator Assistants, educators, supervisors, and community partners.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional learning opportunities, and reflective practice.
- Follow the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, licensing requirements, and First Place Early Learning Centre Inc. policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Applicants must have

- Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the employer (issued within six months prior to employment).
- Up-to-date immunization documentation as required.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.

The following are considered assets:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a licensed child care setting.
- Experience working with children from infancy to preschool age.
- Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and Ontario Regulation 137/15.
- Knowledge and understanding of How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.
- Experience implementing play-based learning approaches.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Passionate about early childhood education and child development.
- Caring, responsive, and committed to building meaningful relationships with children.




- Creative and able to create engaging learning experiences.
- Organized, adaptable, and able to work in a busy child care environment.
- A solid communicator who works collaboratively with families and colleagues.
- Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating a sense of belonging.
- Dedicated to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.
- A positive role model who demonstrates respect, kindness, fairness, and professionalism.

Compensation & Benefits
- $23.75–$24.75 per hour plus wage enhancement grant
- Paid vacation
- Comprehensive benefits package including RRSP
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional learning and growth

About First Place Early Learning Centre Inc. First Place Early Learning Centre Inc. is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and high-quality early learning environment where children are respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Guided by our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Fairness, we believe every child deserves meaningful relationships, responsive care, and opportunities to learn through play.

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $23.75-$24.75 per hour

Benefits

- On-site childcare
- On-site parking

Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator (St. Thomas)
🏢 First Place Early Learning Centre
📍 St. Thomas