Star Seedlings Family and Childcare Centre in  Guelph  is seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator for our beautiful preschool playroom. Potential applicants should be familiar with Waldorf education or eager to learn this unique approach to education of the very young child.
 
Our program statement reflects our core values: we honour the body, soul, and spirit of the child. Our curriculum is designed to care for children through individual interactions, careful attention to their physical, social, and emotional needs, and by providing stability through consistency. As play is the foundation for all learning, children engage in self-directed play both indoors and during our extended outdoor play periods.
 
At Star Seedlings, we create an environment where children are at the centre of everything we do. Our program offers a lower child to staff ratio, supporting sufficient time to complete your duties while allowing many opportunities to build relationships with the children in your care. Star Seedlings is screen and electronics free, with a unique and refreshing approach to observation and documentation of learning.
 
We are looking for a caregiver who is joyful and warm, with strong communication skills, and who has enthusiasm for life and learning. The ideal applicants cherish children, possess a positive attitude, are receptive to feedback and coaching, and enjoy working collaboratively with others. A love for singing and crafting is an asset (i.e., knitting, sewing, crochet, art)
 
Responsibilities:

• Prepare the environment and activities in our screen-free & electronics-free classrooms.
• Provide physical care, and emotional support for children.
• Assist in classroom management using positive and age-appropriate approaches.
• Maintain high health, safety, and supervision standards indoors, in the bathroom, and outside.
• Communicate with colleagues & parents concerning classroom observations.
• Participate in parent workshops, seasonal festivals and outreach events.

 
Only applicants registered with the Ontario College of ECEs will be considered. ECAs and those with out of province qualifications will not be contacted for an interview.
 
Qualifications: RECE diploma or degree required.
Candidates must provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certificate
 
Rate of Pay: 24.00 per hour (for RECE candidates) including wage enhancement and CWELCC funding.
 
Hours: 37.5 – 40 hours per week
 
Shifts: to be determined, may vary, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm
 
Benefits: Extended health benefits available, paid sick days.

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 30,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.
 
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
 
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination.  Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting.  Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.
 
General Description of Duties:

• Delivery of a Child Centered Program
• Meaningful and purposeful engagement with Children
• Preparing nutritious snacks
• Communicating regularly with staff and supervisor

 
Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) or experience working in a childcare setting
• Standard CPR/First Aid
• Committed to providing quality inclusive childcare programming
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; and must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting)

 
Desirable Assets:

• Good Standing with the College of ECE’s
• Excellent Communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in all program areas (e.g. infants, toddlers)

 
Salary Level

• $25.65 (uncertified) or $26.04 (certified) per hour, plus Vacation Pay

 
Hours of Work:

• Casual on call as needed (St. Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Campuses only)
• Program Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:15 am – 3:30 pm (September to June)

 
NOTE: We hire from the supply list for long term temporary assignments and permanent assignments
(staff may be eligible for benefits with long term assignments)
 
Please note this is not a DECE position.
 
Please be aware that applicants to St Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education are not required to be Catholic 
 
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter.  Please see the Application Process below.
 
Application Process:
 
Qualified Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:  https://wcdsb.simplication.com
 
Further information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/
 
Applications will be accepted until:  May 06, 2024 at 9 am.
 
St Louis staff are not required to be Catholic.
 
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.  
 
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups.   Please be aware that applicants to St Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education are not required to be Catholic.
 
Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included. 
 
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381. 
 
To request this file in large print, please email [email protected].  If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code.  Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours. 
  
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check.  For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. 

​Community Christian School (Drayton, ON) has an opening for a full-time Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to work as a team member with our Kindergarten teacher.
A successful candidate will embody our values of creating a Christian community of belonging, Biblical living, growing in knowledge and skills, and enthusiasm for learning.
A successful candidate should hold a RECE certification or an EA Diploma and have experience working with young children. 
We are a welcoming community with a collaborative staff and great students who will make the time you spend with us in the classroom a joyful experience.
If you are interested, send in a resume and statement of faith by email to Raymond Verburg, [email protected].