REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR - Maternity Leave Contract
- Posted by: BGC South East
- Closing Date: Sep 19, 2025
- Start Date: Sep 19, 2025
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City: Kingston, ON
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Rate of Pay: Hourly
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Rate of Pay Amount / Range: $22 - $23
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Positions Available: 1
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Type: Full Time
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Duration: Contract
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Avg. Hours/Week: 40
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Schedule: Days
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Education: College
Registered Early Childhood Educators provide high quality early learning and care programs.
They work closely with program rooms, staff and volunteers as they attend to children’s daily
basic needs. Successful candidates will be responsible for planning, developing, and
implementing programs of stimulating age appropriate activities for children ranging in ages
from 12 months - 6 years old. Activities will promote their physical, social, emotional and
intellectual well-being, in accordance with the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA), How Does
Learning Happen? (HDLH?) and Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) Successful
candidates are expected to be well-natured and positive contributors to our childcare team.
Job Posting Details
Position - Registered Early Childhood Educator
Hours - 40 hours per week (must be available 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Rate - $22.00-23.00/hr plus Wage Enhancement
Location - St. Genevieve Catholic School (394 Holden Street)
Contract Position: Start Date - September 2025 - September 2026
To learn more, visit our Careers page.
Key Responsibilities:
● Plan, lead and participate in a program based on How Does Learning Happen andCCEYA standards
● Adhere to licensing requirements and program policies and procedures (Ministry of
Education, BGC South East,Ministry of Health and Public Health KFL&A)
● Provide continuous and attentive supervision of children.
● Attend to the children’s basic needs in dressing/toileting/feeding and nap time routines.
● Assist with children’s meals and snacks including set up and clean up.
● Prepare and maintain daily attendance, documentation and other reports/records as
required.
● Provide and maintain a safe, secure, organized and clean learning environment both in
the classroom and outdoors.
● Establish and maintain professional communication with parents/caregivers by
participating in a variety of formal and informal communication strategies (daily
conversations, information sheets, developmental portfolios, classroom newsletters, etc.)
● Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or concerns
with other staff members and senior manager
● Ensure child to staff ratios are maintained at times
● Participate in team meetings and training opportunities as required
Job Requirements:
● Post-Secondary diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
● Proof of registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators
● Previous working experience with Infant - 6 years is required
● Knowledge of the CCEYA and of "How Does Learning Happen?
● Standard First Aid/ C.P.R. LEVEL C certification
● Valid Driver’s license/reliable transportation is an asset
● TDP (10 year booster) and MMR immunizations must be up to date
● Criminal Reference Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Experience planning and implementing age appropriate programs
● Able to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
● Positive attitude and enthusiasm
Application Process:
Please submit a resume and cover letter indicating position applying for to the attention of:
HR Recruiting
hr@bgcsoutheast.ca
Please note that BGC South East will accommodate candidates as required under applicable
human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process,
please inform us of your requirements and we will do our best to accommodate.
We thank all those who apply, however only successful candidates will be contacted for
an interview.