JOB POSTING - Registered Early Childhood Educator

Full-time, permanent position following 6 month probation

Position:Registered Early Childhood Educator - Toddler

Hours:40 hours/week – rotating schedule

Closing Date: Monday, November 16, 2026

Start Date: November 2026

Salary: $26.01/hour (plus $2/hour WEF). Respectable vacation and sick allowances, and regular programming time. Benefits following probation include comprehensive health and vision benefits, and participation in our pension plan.

About our Centre:

Centretown Parent’s Cooperative Daycare is co-operative, non-profit, childcare centre, licensed under the Ministry of Education. We recognize that the early years can set a positive, healthy foundation for years to come, and value the role educators play in this important period. We respect our educators as knowledgeable, reflective, resourceful, and hold in high regard the environments and experiences they create for children.

Our centre encourages training and skill renewal and supports all employees in learning the best practices in our field. The core values of Centretown Parents’ Daycare foster collaborative relationships. As a member of our co-op, you will have the opportunity to contribute to decision making, applying your unique skills and ideas in shaping how the centre operates day-to-day. Our staff are unionized with CUPE Local 2204, Childcare Workers of EasternOntario.

Job Description:

- Working alongside other RECEs in our Toddler Programs, responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.




- Lead activities by reading stories, singing, taking children to local points of interest, and providing opportunities to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
- Plan and maintain an workplace that protects the health, security and well-being of children.
- Assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs. Discuss progress or concerns with co-workers and parents.
- Guide and assist children in the development of healthy eating, dressing and toilet habits.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers.

Required Qualifications:

- RECE with a diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
- Knowledge of ELECT, How Does Learning Happen, and the Child Care and Early Years Act
- Recent Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months)
- Current Standard First Aid/Child/CPR C
- Up to date immunizations

Asset:

- Two years of experience in licensed group child care settings
- Experience with the toddler age group

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

This position is unionized with CUPE 2204 and is open to all persons.

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators?
- Do you have up to date first aid and CPR training?
- Do you have a recent (done in the past 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check?
- Are you knowledgeable about How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT?

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) (Centretown)
🏢 Centretown Parents Daycare
📍 Centretown