EDUCATOR

FULL-TIME INTERIM (35 hours/week)

18 MONTH CONTRACT

Atikokan, Ontario

Hourly wage of $27.44-$30.65

(wage based on qualifications)

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!

The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is seeking a motivated individual to fill an existing Early Childhood Educator vacancy on an Interim basis in Atikokan for approximately eighteen (18) months, with the possibility of ending sooner or later than anticipated. We welcome applications from qualified educators, as well as individuals interested in beginning a career in early childhood education.

Key duties include:

Provide continuous supervision of children to ensure their safety and well-being.

Ensure compliance with policies and procedures set out under the Child Care and Early Years

Act, 2014, District of Rainy River Services Board policies and procedures and the College of

ECE’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Actively participate in daily programming, supporting children’s learning, development, and well-being while meeting the diverse needs of all children.

Engage in child-initiated, teacher-supported play-based learning that follow the “How Does

Learning Happen” document.

Provide a daily balance of indoor and outdoor exploration time that invites children to investigate, imagine, think, create, solve problems, and have meaningful experiences.

Work within a team to build and maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families, and colleagues.

Respond to parent questions and concerns about their child’s day, using care and compassion.

Ensure consistency with respect to setting of limits for children. Maintaining positive discipline as set out in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.

Participate in maintaining the Atelier’s environments, equipment, toys,



and storage areas to meet health and safety standards.

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Qualifications will include:

Two-year College diploma in Early Childhood Education, approved equivalency, or willingness to obtain (qualifications can be obtained while working full-time; grants may be available to help support costs). Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and childcare experience will be considered.

Registered with the college of Early Childhood Educators, or ability to register upon completion of Early Childhood Educator Program from a recognized institute.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise a high level of integrity, professionalism,

exercise sound judgment in decision making and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Current first aid, including infant and child CPR.

Ability to complete the Ontario Food Handler Certification and ongoing renewals.

Up to date immunization record.

Provide a satisfactory outcome of a CPIC Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Legally eligible to work in Canada.

This is an open-ended recruitment call, subject to change. Candidates who meet or exceed the requirements for this rewarding position are invited to submit a complete application for employment (Application form, cover letter and resume, including 3 work-related references)

to:

Joanne Spence, B.HRLR, CHRL, Human Resources Manager

District of Rainy River Services Board

450 Scott Street Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2

Competition #HR-32-2026-ECE-ATIKOKAN-18MTH-C

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL or emailed to: [email protected] The DRRSB wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The DRRSB is an equal chance employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. This document is available in an alternative format, upon request.

Children’s Services

📌 Early Childhood Educator – Full-time Interim – Atikokan-2026) (Fort Frances)
🏢 District of Rainy River Services Board
📍 Fort Frances