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Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) – CEFA BurlingtonAbout Us

CEFA Burlington offers an enriched early learning and junior kindergarten program that combines academics, creativity, and play to support children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Our curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, science, drama, music, visual arts, yoga, and more.

We are looking for a passionate, nurturing, and enthusiastic Registered Early Childhood Educator who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences and is committed to providing a safe, positive, and stimulating classroom environment.

Responsibilities

- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with the CEFA curriculum.
- Support children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, encouraging independence and self-help skills.
- Create and maintain a protected, healthy, organized, and stimulating learning environment.
- Observe children’s progress, identify individual needs, and communicate with families and colleagues.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
- Follow CEFA policies, classroom procedures, and Ontario childcare licensing requirements.
- Participate in staff meetings, CEFA training, coaching, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications
- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Standard First Aid with Level C CPR.
- Knowledge of child development, classroom management, and positive guidance strategies.
- Familiarity with Ontario childcare licensing requirements.
- Two or more years of childcare experience preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and time-management skills.




- Knowledge of Montessori and/or Reggio Emilia approaches is an asset.
- Additional language skills are an asset, particularly Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Hindi, and other languages that support communication with our diverse families.

Salary & Benefits
- Competitive pay of up to $26.00/hour, based on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
- CEFA methodology training provided.
- Ongoing professional development, coaching, and mentoring.
- Medical, dental, vision, and extended health benefits after three months.
- Reduced-rate on-site childcare, subject to availability.
- Daily snacks and lunch provided.
- Paid time off.
- Free on-site parking.
- Winter school closure over the holiday season (unpaid).

Immigration Support

CEFA Burlington does not offer employer sponsorship or immigration support, including for permanent residency (PR) or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) applications.

Schedule

- Full-time, Monday to Friday.
- 8-hour rotating shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Rotating opening and closing shifts.
- No weekends.

Application Questions
- Are you registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators and in good standing?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada for this position?
- Are you available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, including rotating opening and closing shifts?
- Do you hold Standard First Aid with Level C CPR?
- Do you have at least two years of experience in a licensed childcare setting? (Preferred, not required.)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 RECE Classroom Teacher (Burlington)
🏢 CEFA Early Years School
📍 Burlington