EarlyON Educator

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

EarlyON Educator

Posting Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $26.87 hourly

Salary Range: $ $29.44 hourly

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Classification: CUPE Inside Class 5

Status: All statuses

The District:

Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality

passionate about protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities

that will allow you to learn, grow and build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and

innovators. We offer a competitive compensation package and are committed to promoting

diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It's what we do

The Opportunity:

The EarlyON Educator is responsible for design and delivery of accessible, inclusive learning

environments for families with children from 0 to 6 years of age that will enhance growth and

development through play-based learning opportunities, modelling positive child-child and

parent-child interactions.

What you will do:

• Plan, organize, and facilitate programming that focuses on provincial pedagogical

framework.

• Work with Program Co-ordinator and Manager to create interactive play-based learning

environments and ensure compliance with the Quality Improvement program.

• Observe and document interactions - developmentally, interpersonally, physically, and

develop program plans to support healthy child development and well-being and identifying

need for early intervention.

• Engage in case conferences internally and with external partners to coordinate supports

required.

• Promote the importance of the early years in providing better long-term outcomes for

children, families, and the community.

• Develop and facilitate programming for community events to spread awareness about

EarlyON Child and Family Centre programs.

• Represent EarlyON within the community, focusing on connecting participants with outside

organizations that will be beneficial for their wellness (mental, physical, emotional).

• Provide sector navigation for families to access services and supports.

• Develop and prepare program materials, activities, and meals, including helping to develop

meal plans.

• Create program plans, goals and evaluate program delivery, effectiveness, and viability and

address gaps as needed.

• Collect participant registration and feedback. Ensure curriculum and environments are led

by emergent interests of the program participants and responsive and inclusive to a diverse

participant group.

• Foster a safe and welcoming environment for children and families.

• Model positive adult/child relationships and interactions

• Compile pedagogical documentation to value, discuss and make learning visible for families

and caregivers.

• Maintain catalogue of community resources and assist families in making connections to

appropriate community services for their needs.

• Collaborate with team members and participate in team meetings and staff professional

development.

• Clean, launder and maintain toys, linens, and equipment in line with established procedures.

What you will need:

• Graduation from a two (2) year college program in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent,

registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early

Childhood Educators.

• Two (2) years' experience working with children and families in an early learning setting.

• Relevant and up to date knowledge and application of early childhood assessment,

development, pedagogy, and local resources.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and courteously with children, families,

public and community partners.

• Standard First Aid with CPR C is required.

• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector screening is required.

• Safe Food Handling Certificate, an asset.

• Ability to travel throughout the Muskoka region for work related purposes

What we are offering:

The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health benefits

• Paid vacation

• Paid leaves

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and

values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply

now link below.

APPLY NOW or visit our careers page for other opportunities.

This external posting is also being posted internally

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging

applications from all qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with

equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians

with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please

advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the

hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the Human Resources Department.