Registered Early Childhood Educator

Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE)Everyday Superhero Positions

Kids Barrie Childcare + Preschool

www.AllWeHaveIsLove.com

We are a high quality, kids first, employees first, parents first full-service daycare for toddlers and pre-schoolers, committed to providing the best care, education, nutrition, environment with a safe, modern, innovative vision for children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers.

Our schools and our classrooms, or as we like to call them, the “3rd teacher”, are the absolute best; the most innovative, most welcoming and most reassuring environments for our Kids.

Our centers are a fun, stimulating and rewarding place to work. At Kids Inc. you are encouraged to show off your best ‘you’ through creativity, imagination, laughter, expression, and collaboration! We work together to make everyday a great one.

Join our team of Everyday Superheroes!

All we have is love and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Kids Barrie Childcare + Preschool is recruiting for our high quality, unique value proposition preschool, dedicated to providing high quality early learning, the best nutrition and highest quality environment for kids, educators and parents.

With a total licensed capacity of 156 children divided into eight classrooms: 60 toddlers and +6 preschoolers.

POSITION: Registered Early Childhood Educator

LOCATION: 4+1 Bryne Drive (Mapleview Drive and Highway 400) – Barrie, Ontario

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

COMPENSATION: $18.00 - $25.00 hourly wage

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Base Salary + Benefits

· Health & Medical Benefits

· Dental Benefits

· Vision Care

· Life Insurance

· On-Site Parking

WHY WORK AT KIDS BARRIE CHILDCARE + PRESCHOOL?

We appreciate, respect, value and take care of our Everyday Superheroes

A second home environment for our team

Opportunities for Advancement

Professional Development Opportunities

ATTRIBUTES:

Passion and love for working with children

High standard of professionalism

Strong leadership skills and ability to foster teamwork and collaboration amongst staff

Strong/Excellent written and oral communication skills

Creative - always looking for ways to improve and enhance communication and operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in Good Standing (must provide College of ECE Membership number when applying

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Ontario childcare program

Experience working with children in a group setting and/or experience caring for the individual needs of children up to 4 years of age

Holder of a valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C Certificate (Infant/Child)

Vulnerable Sector Check – within the last three months

Ability to deliver high quality curriculum programming for children

Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbally – grammar and punctuation

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills and initiative

General knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen framework

Ability to work alternating shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm

Ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with children, co-workers, and parents

Ability to meet the physical demands of this position – must be able to lift minimum 25lbs

WORK SCHEDULE:

Candidates must be available to work on rotating 8-hour shifts during the Centre’s hours of operation (7:30am – 5:30pm). Occasionally extended hours for staff meetings.

BENEFITS:

· Dental Care

· Vision Care

· Life Insurance

· On-Site Parking

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE:

· Reports to the Principal/Supervisor and/or Chief Kids Officer

· Work collaboratively with the Chef

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our RECEs must above all believe in the vision, mission and values of Kids Inc. (to be briefed during interview process)

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program space

Complete the set-up of play areas and weekly programming

Assist in set up and cleanup of children’s activities and learning areas, including snacks and mealtime

Ongoing communication with families and the community

Participation in special events, professional development within the centre and/or community partners

Completion of forms, documentation of children’s routines, accident forms, classrooms logs, attendance etc using the Brightwheel application

Understanding of Reggio Emilia educational philosophy

Incorporates learning experience that reflect healthy, clean and allergen free eating

Accompanies children to destination in the community and on field trips

Excellent parent communication skills and an excellent ability to solve concerns/problems

Excellent work ethic-willingness to go above and beyond to meet needs of children, program and families.

Provides input for the evaluation of programs

Responsible for maintaining supervision for children.

Must inform parents of any incidents involving their children.

Ensure toys and equipment used in activities are maintained in a safe, clean condition and kept in a good state of repair. Set up activity area and ensure physical environment is safe

Takes work direction from the Centre Supervisor and Chief Kids Officer

TO APPLY:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. If you require accommodation at any stage during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

HIRING PROCESS:

1. Submit your resume and cover letter.

2. If you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted about scheduling an in-person interview. During this interview, you may be asked to create a program plan and answer “scenario” questions.

3. Once the interview is complete, we will require 2 or more references.

4. If you are offered a position, you will be provided with an offer letter and a list of hiring requirements that must be completed prior to starting.

Your application should include:

· Resume

· Cover letter (max 750 words)

The competitive process will have the following key criteria:

· Loving and caring towards Kids

· Passion for our vision of childcare

· Experience and human relations

· Alignment on vision, mission and values with ownership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-25

Expected start date: 2025-05-05