Early Childhood Educator

Company Description CEFA (Core Education and Fine Arts) is a private early years school for children ages 1 to 5, offering a premium early learning experience. With over 25 years of experience and more than 50 schools across Canada, CEFA has become a leading early education franchise. The school’s structured curriculum is built on four pillars that support language, early math, creativity, and social-emotional development. Through purposeful classroom experiences, CEFA helps children develop curiosity, confidence, and essential skills for kindergarten and beyond. Team members join a community focused on nurturing the foundations for lifelong learning and growth.

Role Description The Early Childhood Educator is a part-time, on-site role based at CEFA Early Years School in Mississauga, ON. In this role, the educator plans and delivers developmentally appropriate activities that align with CEFA’s curriculum, supporting language, early math, creativity, and social-emotional learning. The educator supervises children ages 1 to 5, ensures a safe and inclusive classroom environment, and promotes positive behavior and engagement. Daily responsibilities include observing and documenting children’s progress, preparing classroom materials, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and communicating regularly with families and colleagues. The educator collaborates with the teaching team to refine lesson plans, participate in staff meetings, and contribute to school events and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Interpersonal Skills, including clear communication, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Early Childhood Development and experience Working With Children ages 1 to 5 in an educational or childcare setting.
• Candidates should possess Creativity Skills to design engaging, play-based learning activities that support language, early math, art, and social-emotional growth.
• Candidates should possess solid Organization Skills to manage classroom routines, prepare materials, document observations, and maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Relevant qualifications such as an Early Childhood Education diploma or equivalent certification, along with any required provincial licensing, are preferred.
• Understanding of inclusive education practices, child safeguarding, and health and safety standards in early years environments is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and openness to ongoing professional learning and training are important assets.