Child Care Algoma invites expressions of interest for the position of

Registered Early Childhood Educator

Thessalon Licensed Child Care Program

Full Time Indefinite Permanent Position

35 hours per week ~ $28.00 - $31.60 per hour

Group Benefit Package

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Sick & Vacation Days

*Must be RECE

*Must possess a vehicle, valid Ontario driver’s license and required insurance

*This location is not eligible for RCIP

Child Care Algoma is a non-profit agency dedicated to being a leader in providing quality programs which support healthy early childhood development. It is our vision to play a critical role in strengthening relationships with children and families that sets the foundation for healthy growth and development.

Child Care Algoma invites applications for the position of Registered Early Childhood Educator. Through environments that foster active learning, autonomy and sense of responsibility, security and belonging, the Registered Early Childhood Educator will provide children from birth to age 12 with opportunities that support social competence, cognitive development, language development, physical health and well-being, communication and general knowledge.

We are currently hiring one full-time Registered Early Childhood Educator at our Thessalon Child Care Program in Thessalon, Ontario. The position comes with a starting rate of $28.00 per hour and guarantees 35 hours per week within the Licensed Child Care Program. Our programs are open Monday-Friday with hours between 7:00am and 5:30pm.

Core Responsibilities:

- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of all individual children in the program.
- Implement the four foundations for learning as outlined in the “How Does Learning Happen?” document into all program planning and development.




- Ensure children are provided with nutritious food that promotes positive nutrition, dental health and awareness of special diets and allergies.
- Ensure program equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times; to include general housekeeping such as cleaning and disinfecting of toys, equipment/furniture.
- Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
- Plan and provide schedules for indoor and outdoor activities.
- Develop and implement a curriculum that will reflect the most current best practices and recommendations made by all applicable early childhood documents.
- Ensure children are supervised at all times and child/staff ratios are maintained as per the Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Support and follow through with the Mission, Vision Statements and Values of Child Care Algoma.
- Support and follow through with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the College of Early Childhood Educators / Association of Early Childhood Education.
- Maintain a professional approach when interacting with the parents, staff, visitors and School personnel where applicable.
- Be familiar and respond accordingly with emergency procedures

The Ideal Candidate will have:

- Must have Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Must be Registered with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators, or registration in process.
- Excellent knowledge of current Child Development Theories and Practices, Early Identification and Intervention and of all Relevant Legislation,



Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge in French Observation and Documentation curriculum planning.
- Effective Analytical and Problem Solving Skills.
- Effective Written (in French), Planning, Organizational and Time Management Skills.
- Understanding of the cultural environment and inclusion.
- Team building and leadership skills, and the ability to motivate others.
- Respectful, compassionate, understanding, patient, and honest.
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate and Infant/Child CPR.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
- Health Assessment and Current Immunization.
- Possession of a vehicle, valid Ontario Driver’s License and required insurance an asset.

Applicants are asked to submit an expression of interest letter, an updated resume, and a completed Employment Application Survey to: CHILD CARE ALGOMA HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

Expressions of interest/resumes will be accepted until 11:59pm on

Sunday, October 25 , 2026

Child Care Algoma is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should an applicant selected for an interview require any accommodations during the selection process please notify Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits

- Employee assistance program

Application question(s):
- I have a vehicle with required insurance and a valid drivers license in Ontario
- I understand that this position is not eligible for RCIP
- Are you a Registered Early Childhood Educator with the College of ECE in Ontario?
- Please verify that you understand that this position is in the rural community of Thessalon, Ontario. It is about an hour commute from Sault Ste. Marie, longer in the winter.

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator (Thessalon)
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