Job Description

Registered Early Childhood Educator
Home Comforts Childcare is a Family Age Grouping facility caring for children ages 0 - 4 years of age. We strive to provide a home like setting using nature and our community as our learning environment.

Needed September 2, 2025

We are currently looking for a fun, energetic positive person who enjoys the outdoors, is creative, enthusiastic and finds fun in everyday learning with children.

Do you believe in putting children first in learning and following their lead, making new discoveries along side them, documenting their learning and then creating an environment where the children can dive deeper in their exploration?

Are you someone who thinks outside the box, is open to "Risky Play" and enjoys letting the children lead the way in their learning?

We would love to have you join our team of Early Childhood Educators.

We need someone who

is available between 7:30 and 5:30 loves to engage with children has a positive attitude has good communication skills
You will be communicating regularly with coworkers to provide a seamless learning environment. Together you will, share the children's experiences, interests, ideas and plan future opportunities for learning

Qualifications

Early Childhood Education Diploma

(required)

Registered member with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Valid Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level "C"

Negative Criminal reference check/Vulnerable Sector Check/ CAS

Food Handlers Certificate an asset

Knowledge of "How Does Learning Happen?"

Good oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Create a fun, engaging environment for children ages 0 - 4

Constant supervision of children between the ages of 0 - 4 years

Adherence to all of the duties and regulations under the CCEYA

Adherence to all professional responsibilities and conduct under the college of ECE

Uses full understanding of child development to guide children in their learning and self regulation skills

To participate independently and as part of a team, collaborating with coworkers to provide the best care

Establish and maintain regular communication with parents and co workers

Observe, document and reflect on a daily basis to provide the best learning environment for the children

Create fun and engaging opportunities for children to explore daily based on your observations.

Work as team with coworkers to create continuity in programming throughout the room

Knowledge of and ability to implement the four foundations of How Does Learning Happen through observations, documentation and curriculum planning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.20-$24.86 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Waterford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person