Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Cornerstone Preschool is looking for a caring, dependable and enthusiastic Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our team.

At Cornerstone, we believe exceptional early childhood education starts with exceptional educators. We are committed to providing a supportive, collaborative workplace where educators feel valued, continue to develop professionally, and have opportunities to grow as our organization grows.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation: $25.86–$26.50 per hour
- Extended health benefits for eligible employees
- Vacation: 10 vacation days annually, with 4% vacation pay paid on each paycheque
- Additional Paid Days Off: Approximately 5–7 additional paid closure days during our Christmas and New Year break, depending on the annual calendar
- Statutory holiday entitlements in accordance with Ontario employment standards
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
- Opportunities for strong educators to take on mentorship and leadership responsibilities
- Opportunities to gain experience and develop skills for future leadership positions
- Consideration for internal advancement opportunities as Cornerstone continues to grow
- A supportive and cooperative team environment
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children, families and fellow educators

Qualifications

The successful candidate must:

- Be a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Hold a valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate
- Have knowledge and understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and applicable licensing requirements
- Have knowledge and understanding of How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years
- Be able to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Meet applicable health and immunization requirements for working in a licensed child care setting

A minimum of six months of experience in a licensed child care environment is preferred,



although we welcome applications from RECEs who demonstrate a strong commitment to early learning and professional growth.

At this time, we are primarily seeking applicants who are registered RECEs. Applicants who are not registered RECEs may be considered where they meet the requirements for an approved Director Approval (DA) position.

Your Role

As a Registered Early Childhood Educator at Cornerstone Preschool, you will work collaboratively with fellow educators and centre leadership to create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for children.

Responsibilities include:

- Developing and implementing child-care programs that support and promote children's physical, cognitive, emotional and social development
- Creating engaging learning experiences based on children's interests, abilities and developmental needs
- Providing opportunities for creativity and exploration through art, dramatic play, music, literacy, physical activity and other developmentally appropriate experiences
- Using observations and documentation to support children's learning and program planning
- Establishing positive and appropriate approaches to guidance and behaviour
- Supporting children in developing independence and healthy eating, dressing and toileting routines
- Maintaining an environment that protects the health, safety, security and well-being of children
- Observing children for potential developmental, learning or behavioural concerns and communicating appropriately with families and centre leadership
- Communicating professionally and respectfully with parents and guardians regarding children's experiences, development and well-being




- Building positive and collaborative relationships with fellow educators, supervisors, families and community partners
- Maintaining required documentation and records
- Following Cornerstone Preschool policies and procedures and all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an educator who demonstrates:

- A genuine passion for working with children
- Reliability and punctuality
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Professionalism and sound judgement
- Flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Patience, compassion and respect
- Strong professional ethics
- Initiative and a willingness to learn
- A commitment to ongoing professional growth

Physical Requirements

Working in early childhood education is an active role. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical duties normally associated with working in a licensed child care environment, including periods of sitting, standing and walking, as well as bending, crouching, kneeling and participating actively with children throughout the day.

Grow With Cornerstone

Cornerstone Preschool is continuing to grow, and we want our educators to grow with us.

We believe professional growth can take many forms — becoming a stronger educator, mentoring colleagues, taking on additional responsibilities, developing leadership skills, and preparing for future advancement opportunities.

For educators who demonstrate strong performance, professionalism and leadership potential, we aim to provide opportunities to expand their experience and develop within the Cornerstone team.

If you're an RECE looking for a workplace where your contribution is valued and where you can continue developing your career in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.86-$26.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 RECE Educator (Binbrook)
🏢 Cornerstone Preschool
📍 Binbrook