Job Overview

Gingerbread House is a long-standing parent-run cooperative preschool located in the heart of Guelph. Our program thrives on collaboration, community, and connection. Families play an active role in the daily life of the preschool—volunteering, supporting events, and helping to shape the overall experience.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Registered Early Childhood Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their developmental growth through engaging activities and personalized care. This role requires excellent communication skills, classroom management, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and children. This role will play a vital role in shaping the early learning experiences of children, ensuring they develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills in a safe and supportive setting.

Gingerbread House Preschool offers programming for children in the pre-school age group Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm all year round. This role includes four hours of daily programming with children and one hour of planning, documentation, reflection, and cleaning.

Responsibilities

- Develop and implement developmentally-appropriate activities aligned with Ontario's Pedagogy, How Does Learning Happen
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom workplace that encourages exploration and learning
- Foster strong relationships with children to support their emotional well-being and social development




- Communicate effectively with parents regarding children's progress, behavior, and developmental milestones
- Assess individual student needs and adapt teaching strategies accordingly
- Maintain accurate records of student activities, and attendance
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum activities and school events
- Ensure classroom safety protocols are followed at all times
- Incorporate inclusive techniques when working with diverse children
- Demonstrate leadership by guiding students or volunteers when necessary

Qualifications

- Proven experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the College of ECEs
- Knowledge of child development principles and age-specific teaching strategies, HDLH, ELECT, CEYA and emergent curriculum
- Experience with special education or working with children with disabilities is a plus
- Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members
- Excellent organizational skills and time management to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently
- Ability to operate basic computer applications for documentation and communication purposes
- Strong observational and planning skills
- Compassionate attitude with a genuine passion for early childhood education
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last six months), Valid Standard First Aid and CPR - level C, up to date immunization record

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator (Waverley)
🏢 Gingerbread House Co-operative Preschool
📍 Waverley