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Early Childhood Educator

TODAYS FAMILY·Port Dover, Ontario

CA$25 - CA$29/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The educator will work collaboratively with children to co-create learning experiences and provide dynamic programming that supports child well-being. They are also responsible for building strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and community engagement.

Starting Wage

$25.37 to $28.37

Work Hours: 27 hours per week and 17 hours per week

Location

  • Lakewood
  • Child
  • Care
  • Centre: Before and After School Program

Region: Haldimand Norfolk

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent and Part Time Permanent

Start Date: August 31st, 2026

Vacancies: 2

Job Posting closing date: August 14, 2026

This job posting is for two new opening vacancies and reflects a new opening within the agency.

At Today’s Family, we believe in the power of strong partnerships to help children and families thrive. We’re a not-for-profit organization serving over 7,500 children and families across Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Oxford County and Peel Region.

Our mission is to ensure every child experiences the joy of learning through play. We value Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Inclusion, and we’re committed to delivering high-quality programs that evolve to meet the needs of our growing communities.

We are looking for Registered Early Childhood Educators to join our team! If you believe in the importance of play in spaces that are welcoming, inviting, and full of opportunity for endless WANDER and limitless WONDER for children to explore and grow within the world around them, this role might be perfect for you!

The Ideal Candidate

  • Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Current knowledge and understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
  • Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
  • Experience working with children in a child care setting
  • Record of up to date Immunization (TB Test, Tetanus, Polio, MMR)
  • Registered Early Childhood Educator, in good standing
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification
  • Current Vulnerable Sector Check (done in the last 6 months)

Why Today’s Family? • Growth & Learning

Gain experience across multiple programs and projects that enhance your skills and passions.

Flexible

Hours: offering Educators reliable working hours that is rooted in caring and opportunity for growth.

Career

Development: Access apprenticeship opportunities, mentorship, and platforms to share your knowledge and ideas.

Comprehensive

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and retirement savings plans for permanent staff working 25+ hours a week.

Diversity &

Inclusion: Bring your unique talents to the table, whether that’s through language skills, special expertise, or new perspectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with children as our partners to co-create experiences to investigate, explore, and amplify their interests.
  • Offer dynamic, diverse, and unique programming that supports the well-being, engagement, and expression of children.
  • Consider and explore a wide variety of approaches to early learning, including Reggio-Emilia Approach, Play-based and Project-based Learning, Outdoor Education, Arts-based Learning, HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, Positive Youth Development, among other evidence-based approaches and practices.
  • Facilitate belonging for children and families by creating welcoming, accepting, and safe environments for children and families to learn and play.
  • Work collaboratively to build strong family partnerships in our communities through meaningful communication, facilitation of events and opportunities to involve and engage families in our work.
  • Be innovative in their approach to alignment with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and guiding pedagogical philosophy, ‘How Does Learning Happen?’

At Today’s Family, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to accommodating any needs during the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department at hr@todaysfamily.ca [hr@todaysfamily.ca].

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and be a Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing. Additional requirements include current First Aid and CPR-C certification, a recent Vulnerable Sector Check, and up-to-date immunizations.

  • bachelor degree
  • associate degree
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Inclusion
  • Child care
  • Project-based learning
  • Curriculum development
  • Outdoor education
  • First aid
  • Early childhood education
  • Play-based learning
  • Family engagement
  • Reggio-emilia approach
  • Arts-based learning
  • Cpr-c certification

Benefits

  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Medical
  • Wellness resources
  • Retirement savings plans

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
CA$25 - CA$29/hr
Location
Port Dover, Ontario
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

TODAYS FAMILY

At Today’s Family, we are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families across our communities. We serve over 7,500 children and 3,000 families in 86 neighbourhoods across five regions: Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Oxford, and Peel....

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Ontario ECE roles remain steady

In Ontario, Early Childhood Educator roles are typically in steady demand as licensed child care and early learning programs staff classrooms and maintain required educator-to-child ratios. These positions are competitive because employers often look for active College registration, current First Aid/CPR, and a clear Vulnerable Sector Search, while benefits such as pension, paid personal days, vacation entitlement, and a benefits package can strengthen an offer. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and certifications before applying.

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