Full-time RECE and Childcare Educator - Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre

About Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre: Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre has served growing families in the Township of Rideau Lakes and surrounding areas for over 40 years. We provide childcare for children ages 0-12 years, including two full-time daycare programs, two Before & After School/School Age programs, and a Nursery School program, out of three locations in the village of Elgin (77 Main Street, 29 Main Street and South Crosby Public School). We are expanding our organization and adding an additional full-time site located at 2767 Hwy 15, Portland ON K0G 1V0.

Job Opportunity: RECE and Childcare Educators
Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre seeks applications for a full-time permanent position.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Wage range: Non-RECE $21.33 and RECE $25.55 starting hourly wage
Anticipated Start Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Primary Location: 2767 Hwy 15, Portland ON K0G 1V0
Number of Positions Available: 4

To view the full job description, please visit our Careers page. 

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for the supervision, safety, and well-being of the children, and operates in compliance with all childcare licensing standards, Child Care and Early Years Act, Public Health standards, and Centre policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds to the needs of each child following the centre's program statement, policies and procedures, and developmentally appropriate teaching and child behaviour management techniques.
• Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing, and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children’s creativity and learning and promote each
• child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development using CCEYA requirements and ELECT documents.
• Observes and records relevant information on each child's progress to ensure all developmental needs are being met as required/as per Centre practices.
• Establishes and maintains regular communication with parents
• Ensures all play environments, equipment or toys are maintained in good condition through regular inspection and reporting to Site Supervisor
• Shares responsibility for maintaining the play environments and storage areas in an organized and clutter-free condition and assists with toy/equipment disinfecting.
• Participates fully and consistently as a conscientious team member; maintains regular and open communication with other staff, attends and actively participates in staff meetings or training
• Participates in the supervision, training and mentoring of students, supply teachers, and non-RECEs
• Participates in ongoing professional development and maintains membership in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario

What we’re looking for:

• Highschool diploma; Registered Early Childhood Education is an asset
• Non-ECE’s must be willing to enroll and complete the ECE Program
• For those that are RECE good standing with the college of ECE
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR
• Negative criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Understanding of Child Care and Early Years Act

How to Apply:

Send a cover letter outlining why you would be the best candidate for this position, including your skills and any experience with childcare, along with a resume and contact information for 3 references via email to: Sonya Seward, RECE Executive Director, Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre executivedirector@rlelc.org

Tired of writing cover letters? We really just want to get to know more about you, your skills, and your vision for the role. We are not concerned about format. Bullet points, TikToks or slideshows are also welcome.

Application deadline: 12:00pm, Friday November 7th, 2025

Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled the week of November 17th, 2025 in-person or via Google meet. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any questions about the position or accessibility requests can be sent to Sonya Seward, Executive Director, at executivedirector@rlelc.org. Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre is dedicated to employment equity.