Early Childhood Educator

**Early Childhood Educator**:
We are proud to operate three quality child care centers where our employees provide a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and families. The Regional Child Care Centers provide an enriched child care environment that nurtures and foster’s each child’s development by providing the highest quality programs in an inclusive setting. You will make a meaningful contribution on the lives of children by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere.

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

**As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.**

**Posting ID**: 4244
**Department**: Social & Community Services
**Division**: Children's Services
**Pay Range**: 75,249 - $94,062

**Job Type**: Permanent
**Contract Duration**:
**Hours of Work**: 37.5 hours per week
**Work Location**: Sedgewick Child Care Centre - 1256 Sedgewick Crescent, Oakville
**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:May 21, 2025
**Application Deadline**:May 26, 2025

**_ Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months._**

**Job Summary**:
Provide customer centred, inclusive quality child care in a safe, nurturing, developmental appropriate program for children.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Plans and develops inquiry based learning under the leadership of the supervisor and ensures programming aligns with How does Learning Happen? and highlights child learning through documentation.
- Able to effectively use Authentic Assessment of children and understands the importance of documentation.
- Prepares, maintains, and supervises classroom and playground activities.
- Collaborates with Resource Consultants in regards to the planning and implementation of programs and activities for children with special needs.
- Communicates with supervisor and staff on pertinent information concerning children and their families.
- Listens, responds, and provides guidance to families, supply staff, students and volunteers in program planning, child care, and community resources.
- Utilizes service coordination with customers to ensure effective service delivery.
- Attends regular staff and team meetings
- Participates in student evaluations, parent/teacher interviews and prepares children’s progress reports as required.
- Participates and supports centre with the Quality First Initiative.
- Performs housekeeping duties as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized community college.
- Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Working knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Understanding of Family Centred Practice.

**Preferred**
- Experience working with children with developmental delays.
- Knowledge of Assessment tools.
- French and/or additional languages.
- Computer literacy.

**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
**Working Conditions**
- Travel between locations within Halton Region.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

**Employment Conditions**
- Standard first Aid certification including infant and child CPR
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused, and award-winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.