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Alta Vista Nursery School- Permanent-Full time-RECE

Ottawa, ON
CA$25 - CA$29/hour
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including 4 weeks of vacation
Health and Dental plan

About the role

Andrew Fleck Children’s Services is looking to hire a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE). In this role you will provide nurturing care and developmentally appropriate education to meet the needs of children in a group setting within a safe and healthy environment and in cooperation with parents, colleagues and community professionals.

Available from: July 15th, 2025

Salary: $25.61 to $29.69 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week, Shifts between 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Location: Alta Vista Nursery School, 480 Avalon Place, Ottawa, ON

Closing date: July 7th, 2025

What Andrew Fleck Children’s Services offers…

✓ Competitive salary

✓ Comprehensive benefits package including 4 weeks of vacation, Health and Dental plan, Employer matching RRSP program at 6% of salary

✓ A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork

✓ Weekly scheduled off floor – non-contact time to prepare for programming and connections with families

✓ A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued

✓ A chance to grow – personally and professionally – through workshops, mentorship programs and courses, to upgrade skills, and develop new areas of expertise

✓ Participate in career development opportunities for a variety of different position types available within the AFCS organization

✓ A strong commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community

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 you have…

✓ 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

✓ 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, Permanent

Pay: $25.61-$29.69 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 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: 2025-07-07
Expected start date: 2025-07-15

About Andrew Fleck Children's Services

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Andrew Fleck Children’s Services is Ottawa’s leading family-oriented charitable multi-service early learning and family support organization since 1911. They support children and their families through high quality, inclusive services that meet their diverse developmental, early learning and child care needs. Operating 13 programs in various locations across the City of Ottawa, they provide a continuum of child care, information, support and early years services to over 6,974 children and 3,564 families each year. This century-old agency has proven its adaptability and viability through its longevity.

Les Services à l’enfance Andrew Fleck est un leadeur dans la région d’Ottawa en tant qu’organisme de bienfaisance axé sur la famille, offrant de multiples services d’apprentissage pour jeunes enfants et de garde à l’enfance ainsi que du soutien aux familles depuis 1911. L’agence appuie les enfants et leur famille en leur offrant des services inclusifs de haute qualité qui répondent à leurs divers besoins en matière de développement, d’apprentissage et de garde pour jeunes enfants. L’agence offre 13 programmes situés à divers endroits au travers de la ville d'Ottawa. Elle fournit un continuum de services de garde éducatifs, d'information, de soutien et de services à la petite enfance à plus de 6 974 enfants et 3 564 familles chaque année. La longévité de cette agence centenaire témoigne de son adaptabilité et de sa viabilité.