Job Description

LOCATION: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.



The successful candidate will collaborate with early childhood educators, families and other professionals to provide quality programming for children enrolled in licensed child care programs.



Our Vision Statement guides our work: "A community where everyone belongs and participates".

Perks

Paid on-the-job training Paid professional development opportunities Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents Discounted rates on home and auto insurance Extended health care benefits and pension plan Fun and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities

Complete functional assessments. Direct intervention. Provide consultation to enhance the capacity of a licensed early learning/child care program to include all children. Monitor growth and development. Provide information and in-service training to early childhood educators and families.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess an Early Childhood Education degree or Diploma, a Resource Teacher certificate (or equivalency), be registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (Ontario) and a minimum of two years' direct experience working in a licensed early learning and childcare program with children who have complex needs. The incumbent must have a good knowledge of child development, child care best practices, family dynamics, inclusive early learning, early childhood/special needs programming, and the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEY) and the Child and Family Services Act (CFSA), Province of Ontario. Demonstrated competency and skill in the use of computers and software (e.g., MS Office, databases, email, internet). Current Standard First Aid is an asset. Access to reliable transportation. Fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Schedule

: 40 hours per week (some flexibility required)

Rate of Pay

: $28.36 - $29.85

Contract Start

: December 2025

Contract End

: December 2026

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by Sunday, November 16, 2025.

To Apply, Please Visit Our Job Application Page

Please address the cover letter to the program Manager:

ATTN: Kristy Heimpel - Manager of Early Learning

Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.

Job ID: 251116106

KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Metis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.