Position Status: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work: 35 Hours per Week (days, evenings, and weekends as per organizational requirements)
Starting Salary: $29.50 per hour ($25.50 +$2.00 WEG + $2.00 Lead Incentive)
Location: Little Current – 18 Draper Street, Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir (OCOF/Nena) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to meeting the
diverse needs of children, families, and communities through inclusive, impactful programs and services. Rooted in values and
guided by long-term vision, OCOF/Nena operates with a clear focus on positive social change, professional excellence, and
sustainable growth.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OCOF/NENA?
We are committed to supporting our staff with meaningful benefits and a positive, inclusive work environment. When you join
our team, you will benefit from:
- Annual Salary Grid Raises
- 50% discount on child care fees (and priority placement on childcare waitlist)
- Comprehensive Benefit Package including: dental, drug, vision and extended health care coverage (paid by the
employer)
- Group RRSP Contributions (paid by the employer)
- Paid floater, sick and bereavement Days
- Paid professional development
- And more!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lead Educator Level 1 plays a key role in guiding curriculum implementation, supporting team development and ensuring
a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children and families and upholds the mission and values of OCOF/Nena.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
1. Education & Certificates
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with current good standing registration in the College of Early
Childhood Educators;
- Current Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (within 6 months)
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
2. Experience
- Minimum 6 months experience working in a childcare facility.
3. Skills
- Early Childhood Education & Curriculum Planning - Strong knowledge of CCEYA and How Does Learning Happen?
- Leadership – Capacity to model best practices and support professional support among team members
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication – strong verbal and written communication
- Relationship Building – active listening, family engagement, professional collaboration
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Organizational & Administrative Skills – time management, attention to detail, technology use, multi-tasking
- Professionalism & Continuous Learning – commitment to ethical practice, adaptability, commitment to
qualified growth, and commitment to cultural competency.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to do the following: bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, and running.
- This position requires considerable flexibility.
- Requires some evening and weekend work for training and events.
- Interaction with children, family members, and community partners.
- Noise level can be moderate to loud
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application to:
Attention: Tyler Hore, Site Supervisor Little Current
Subject Line: Lead Educator Level 1, Little Current
By Email:
[email protected]
This posting is for an active vacancy, and will remain open until the position is filled.
EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY & RECRUITMENT TRANSPARENCY:
Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir (OCOF/Nena) is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an
inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and
differently abled individuals, as well as members of equity-deserving communities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation is available throughout the
recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.
This recruitment process may use automated tools or artificial intelligence to support application screening and candidate
review. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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