Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Job summary

The Registered Early Childhood Educator is responsible for guiding, teaching, and ensuring the safety of children from infant to school age. They must implement developmentally appropriate programs, maintain comprehensive documentation, and foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Job details

Sentient HR provides staffing solutions to licensed childcare centres across Ontario. We are committed to helping educators grow, develop professionally, and thrive in their roles. As a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), you will be responsible for guiding, teaching, and ensuring the safety of children from infant to school age at centres located in Oakville. Your responsibilities include maintaining a high-quality learning environment, assessing, observing, and caring for the individual needs of each child, and maintaining professional communication with parents and co-workers. Why Choose Us We want you to become part of our growth. We offer on-the-job training and professional development opportunities Three months of a public transit or gas card if you work 10 or more shifts per month Participate in Sentient HR’s reward and recognition program, PERKS Working Conditions Occasional light to medium physical effort, including lifting, bending, and stooping Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons Responsibilities Fulfill the lead teacher’s program and daily activities; if no plan exists, create and implement a developmentally appropriate program Promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being of children Provide supervision and prioritize the safety of children; understand and comply with CCEYA, public health, and Sentient HR policies Facilitate and participate with children in planned activities Maintain and complete comprehensive documentation of children’s development and interactions Report issues or concerns that may arise in accordance with centre procedures Foster positive relationships and develop rapport through effective communication with peers Work cooperatively as a team member and maintain a positive attitude Perform other duties as assigned Requirements ECE Diploma from a recognized Ontario college In good standing with the College of ECEs Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check within the last 6 months Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C Familiarity with HDLH, AQI, and CCEYA Reliable transportation within Oakville Application Details Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications directly. Sentient HR is dedicated to fostering equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, irrespective of factors such as race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences for which a pardon has been granted, disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vetting is not completed by A.I. If you require accommodation to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Manager at recruiter@sentienthr.com. While we value all submitted resumes, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further details, please visit www.sentienthr.com.

What you’ll do

The Registered Early Childhood Educator is responsible for guiding, teaching, and ensuring the safety of children from infant to school age. They must implement developmentally appropriate programs, maintain comprehensive documentation, and foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an ECE Diploma from a recognized Ontario college and be in good standing with the College of ECEs. Additional requirements include a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check, valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, and familiarity with relevant provincial regulations.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Professional development opportunities
• Public transit or gas card
• Reward and recognition program

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early childhood education
• Child safety
• Lesson planning
• Child development observation
• Professional communication
• Teamwork
• First aid
• CPR
• Documentation
• Classroom management
• Rapport Building
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Effective Communication
• Positivity
• First Aid Certification
• Teaching
• Early Childhood Education

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Director of Early Childhood Education
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

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