Bright Starts Co-operative Early Learning Centre Inc.

Location: Waterloo Region

Work Hours: Hours vary based on operational needs and employee availability and may range from 0 to 37.5 hours per week.

Employment Type: Casual Supply Educators (on-call). This is an on-call casual supply educator position. Hours are assigned based on operational needs and staffing requirements.

Deadline to apply: November 13, 2026

Number of vacancies: 2 existing vacancies

Tentative Start Date: November 30, 2026

Salary: Qualified Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) : $26.20 per hour

Non-RECE/Unqualified Educator: $23.05 per hour

Company Description:

Serving the University of Waterloo and the surrounding community, Bright Starts Co-operative Early Learning Centre Inc. is a registered non-profit charitable organization providing high-quality childcare and early learning experiences. We have a licensed operating capacity of 181 children ranging in age from 0 – 6 years.

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Starts CELC strives to promote a positive, safe, loving, nurturing and home-like atmosphere where our children's health, safety, nutrition and well-being are of the utmost importance. We encourage mutual respect, patience and creativity in an inclusive environment while viewing children as competent, capable, curious and rich in potential. Using How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014) to guide our programming and pedagogy. We provide a positive framework to support our children and families in an environment that promotes belonging, engagement, expression, and well-being.

Qualifications:

- ECE Diploma or Degree, as recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators, is preferred
- Experience working in a licensed childcare centre is preferred
- Knowledge and experience with How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014) is preferred
- Where applicable, Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators




- Valid certification in Standard First Aid and CPR-level C (WSIB must approve course provider)
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, valid within six (6) months.
- Successful completion of the Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps training.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying children and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., frequent bending, standing, walking, and floor-level engagement with children, participating in outdoor activities in all weather conditions, and supporting general centre operations through housekeeping duties, including laundry, dishwashing, cleaning, and sanitizing, as required.
- Completion of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Training is required prior to or upon commencement of employment. The employer may provide training if needed.

Specific Responsibilities/Knowledge/Skills Required:

- Adhere to the Child Care Early Years Act, 2014, and all Bright Starts CELC policies and procedures.
- Implement the approaches outlined within Bright Starts CELC's Program Statement.
- Ensure children are adequately supervised at all times
- Nurture children’s healthy development and well-being by viewing children as competent, capable and rich in potential
- Cultivate partnerships with parents where relationships are respectful of structure, culture, values, language and knowledge
- Support children’s growing sense of self
- Create environments and experiences to engage children in active, creative, and meaningful exploration, play, and inquiry




- Allow children to actively explore, investigate, take manageable risks, and engage in creative problem-solving
- Appreciate that children have unique needs and a variety of learning styles, methods of understanding and constructing knowledge
- Engage in constructive relationships with community agencies
- Remain current in professional knowledge, skills and values
- Ability to work cooperatively with team members to ensure necessary workflow and coverage
- Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork skills to deliver a high-quality program effectively
- Participate in ongoing assessments of the early learning environments
- Contribute to advancing quality through Early Years Engage and environmental initiatives
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the centre, including assisting with kitchen duties, laundry, cleaning, and sanitizing responsibilities as required.

Bright Starts Co-operative Early Learning Centre Inc. is an equal chance employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At Bright Starts CELC, we respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity, fostering an environment where everyone's unique contributions are valued. Bright Starts CELC is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us, and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. Interested applicants, please forward your cover letter and resume to the attention of:

Heidi Nielsen, Employee Engagement and Workforce Manager [email protected] or

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $23.05-$26.20 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Supply Educator (Waterloo)
🏢 Bright Starts Co-operative Early Learning Centre
📍 Waterloo