CUPE 1287

Job Opening

Job Title: Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator

Job Opening Id: 46454 # Required: 1

Business Unit: Community Services Division: Children's Services

Worksite: Day Care Centres Com Srvces Standard Hours: 0.00 / week

Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Grade: 11 Salary Range: $ 33.97 - $ 35.95

Post Date: 2026-10-27 Close Date: 2026-11-05

Location

Location: Niagara Falls, ON

Division

Children's Services

Important Notices & Amendments

This position supports all five of Niagara Region’s Children’s Centres. Candidates must be available to work at any centre and for any shift within our operating hours of Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Our locations include:

- Port Colborne
- Welland
- St. Catharines
- Niagara Falls (Branscombe)
- Fort Erie

Flexibility to work across all sites based on operational needs is required.

Benefits

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees.

Job Summary / Job Description

Responsible to build caring and responsive relationships with children, families and colleagues. Will draw on their professional knowledge of child development, learning theories and pedagogical and curriculum approaches to plan, implement, document and assess child-centered,



inquiry and play-based learning experiences for children between 0 to 12 years of age. Will create and maintain a child care environment that support children’s play and learning as well as contribute to a sense of belonging and overall well-being. Ensure compliance with Regional, Children’s Services policies, Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) Legislation and regulations and the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).

Qualifications

EDUCATION

- Completion of a 2 year college program, with a diploma in Early Childhood Education or recognition of equivalency through the College of Early Childhood Educators registration.
- Completion of the Quality Child Care Niagara Reflective Practice Institutes which includes training in: Environmental Rating Scales, D.P.S. (Developmental Preschool Screen), referral process for speech/language and behavioural supports, the “How Does Learning Happen?” framework: Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, ELECT (Early Learning for Every Child Today) and other training developed in this initiative.

Knowledge/Experience

- Over 6 months of experience in child development and licensed child care. Working knowledge of research based best practice methods, principles and practices in Early Childhood Education.




- Proficient knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and Regulations and changes in legislation and policies.
- Proficient knowledge of the CECE Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice July 2017.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively working with a diverse groups of individuals.
- Current knowledge regarding child development.
- Individuals who are fluent in French (both written and verbal) and in additional languages (e.g. French, Spanish, etc.) beyond English, which are spoken within a significant proportion of the population in the local community and in the opinion of the Corporation could enhance service is an asset.
- Current Safe Food Handlers Certification an asset.

Skills

- Solid interpersonal, effective communication, organizational, analytical problem solving and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with other professionals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications (internet, email, MS word, IPad).
- Ability to implement legislation and regulations required for licensing requirements.
- Ability to document child interactions/learnings, identify developmental milestones and reflect.
- Human relations skills to establish, develop, and maintain positive relationships with families and colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain factual, concise and objective documentation.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

- In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearan

📌 Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator (Canada)
🏢 Niagara Region
📍 Canada