Job Description

Temporary Full-Time Unionized

If you love wearing rainboots, and playing out in the rain...

Calling all Registered Early Childhood Educators! Andrew Fleck Children's Services is hiring for our new Forest Explorer Child Care Centre, set to open in January 2024. A Forest & Nature School Certification isn't required to apply - a condition of employment will be to obtain the FNS certificate within two years of hire. Come join us and foster meaningful connections to the outdoors for children through innovative programs and transformative learning experiences!

Available from:

June 23rd 2025 to August 7th 2026

Salary:

$25.61 to $29.69 per hour

Hours:

35 hours per week, shifts between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location:

Forest Explorer Child Care Centre, 411 Corkstown Rd Please note that access to the centre is difficult without a car as there is no public transportation that goes down Corkstown Rd

Closing date:

May 29th, 2025

In this role you will...

? Participate in a child-focused curriculum where staff and children work together to expand and develop a wide range of skills and competence based on the emergent curriculum philosophy. An emergent curriculum is one that builds upon the interests of the children. It is often spontaneous and responsive to their immediate interests; topics are driven by the ideas and questions from the children themselves

? Engage in caring, curious, and respectful interactions with children to support their growing relationships with themselves, each other, and the natural world

? Actively encourage and promote outdoor learning and play with the children

? Be committed to the welfare and development of all children, and be available for consultation, information, and resources for families and guardians

? Welcome the diversity of all families, role modelling inclusive and accessible language

To qualify for this role...

? Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education & RECE in good standing with the CECE

? Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a group setting

? Forest & Nature School Certification is considered an asset A condition of employment will be to obtain FNS Certification within 2 years

? A keen interest and comfortability in working with children in the outdoors in all weather and all seasons

? Clear Police Records check completed in last 6 months

? Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification

? Proven ability to work closely with other team members

? Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences

? Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months

Pay: $25.61-$29.69 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you currently a member of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)?
Experience:

Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-29
Expected start date: 2025-06-23