Permanent · Full-Time · Unionized

We’re hiring a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our Ottawa Central team! This role may include work at any Andrew Fleck Child Care Services location in the Ottawa Central region. For the first five months, you’ll be based at our Colonel By Child Care Centre located at 1125 Colonel By Dr. Building #28, Ottawa.

In this role you will provide nurturing care and developmentally appropriate education to meet the needs of children in a group setting within a protected and healthy environment and in cooperation with parents, colleagues and community professionals.

Available from: September 28th, 2026

Salary: $27.70 to $32.44 per hour, (Annual- $54,015.00 to $63,258.00) + 6% RRSP

Compensation Includes: 4 weeks of vacation annually, Health and Dental, Paid sick leave, 2 personal days, Special leave

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Shifts between 7:15 am and 5:30 pm

Location: Various locations in Ottawa-Central; first five months at the Colonel By Child Care Centre located at 1125 Colonel By Dr. Building #28, Ottawa

Closing date: September 21st, 2026

What Andrew Fleck Children’s Services offers…

- Competitive salary above market rate
- Comprehensive benefits package including 4 weeks of vacation, Health and Dental plan, Employer matching RRSP program at 6% of salary
- 18 days of sick leave per year and 9 days of special leave, including 2 personal days
- A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork
- Weekly scheduled off floor – non-contact time to prepare for programming and connections with families
- A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued
- A chance to grow – personally and professionally – through workshops, mentorship programs and courses, to upgrade skills, and develop new areas of expertise
- Participate in career development opportunities for a variety of different position types available within the AFCS organization




- A strong commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community

In this role you will…
- Participate in a child-focused curriculum where staff and children work together to expand and develop a wide range of skills and competence based on the emergent curriculum philosophy. An emergent curriculum is one that builds upon the interests of the children. It is often spontaneous and responsive to their immediate interests; topics are driven by the ideas and questions from the children themselves
- Engage in caring, curious, and respectful interactions with children to support their growing relationships with themselves, each other, and the natural world
- Actively encourage and promote outdoor learning and play with the children
- Be committed to the welfare and development of all children, and be available for consultation, information, and resources for families and guardians
- Welcome the diversity of all families, role modelling inclusive and accessible language

To qualify for this role you have…
- Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education
- RECE in good standing with the CECE
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a group setting
- Clear Police Records check completed in last 6 months
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
- Proven ability to work closely with other team members
- Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
- Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources. Pay: $27.70-$32.44 per hour

Advantages

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:
- working with children in a group setting : 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- RECE Licence (required)
- Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator, Ottawa-Central Region, Permanent, Full-Time
🏢 ANDREW FLECK CHILDREN'S SERVICES
📍 Ottawa