Early Childhood Educator
- Palmer Rapids, ON, Canada
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- 35 hours per week
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- English
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Original job description
October 27, 2026
RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (RCDSB)
requires an
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
The Early Learning Program Team, which involves kindergarten teachers and early childhood educators, will be working in partnership with school administration, parents, other staff members and community groups to provide our children with a stronger start in a safe, caring and respectful learning environment.
SCHOOL: Palmer Rapids Public School, Palmer Rapids
FTE: 100% (35 hours per week)
Duties
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All other applicants are thanked for their interest.
All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current
vulnerable sector check and educational qualifications acceptable to the RCDSB.
The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
The RCDSB is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. For more information please visit the page.
RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (RCDSB)
requires an
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
The Early Learning Program Team, which involves kindergarten teachers and early childhood educators, will be working in partnership with school administration, parents, other staff members and community groups to provide our children with a stronger start in a safe, caring and respectful learning environment.
SCHOOL: Palmer Rapids Public School, Palmer Rapids
FTE: 100% (35 hours per week)
Duties
- Design and implement in an early learning environment an enriched program that addresses children’s development, abilities, special talents, interest, style and pace of learning in partnership with the kindergarten teacher.
- Collaborate with kindergarten teachers, other early childhood educators and parents to implement the Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program.
- Observe, monitor and assess the development and progress of pupils in junior kindergarten and kindergarten (for example; via journals, observations, assessment tools and student portfolios).
- Communicate with families and participate in team and parent meetings (if appropriate depending on length of assignment).
- Maintain a safe, caring and respectful learning environment that recognizes and respects individual differences in children.
- Other duties to be assigned by principal.
- Two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma with at least two years related experience, comparable to the duties listed above, in an early learning environment.
- Proof of registration and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and in a sensitive and courteous manner with children, staff, parents and community members.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully designing, preparing, implementing and enhancing early learning opportunities.
- Proven ability to thrive and work in a team environment.
- First Aid, CPR(C) and WHMIS certification.
- Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, e-mail and internet).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All other applicants are thanked for their interest.
All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current
vulnerable sector check and educational qualifications acceptable to the RCDSB.
The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
The RCDSB is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. For more information please visit the page.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design and implement enriched early learning programs in partnership with kindergarten teachers, adapting activities to children’s development, abilities, interests, and learning styles. Observe and assess pupils’ progress, communicate with families, participate in meetings as appropriate, and maintain a safe, caring, and respectful learning environment.
Requirements
Requires a two-year Early Childhood Education diploma, at least two years of related early learning experience, and registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators. Candidates must have First Aid, CPR(C), and WHMIS certification, effective communication and teamwork abilities, experience designing and implementing learning opportunities, computer proficiency, and strong organizational and time-management skills.
Skills
- Early Learning Program Design
- Child Development Assessment
- Family Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Safety
- Inclusive Learning
- First Aid
- CPR
- WHMIS
- Word Processing
- Internet Use
- Organization
- Time Management
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Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Learning Environment
- Kindergarten
- Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program
- Child Development
- Program Design
- Program Implementation
- Student Assessment
- Observations
- Journals
- Assessment Tools
- Student Portfolios
- Parent Meetings
- Family Communication
- Inclusive Learning Environment
- College of Early Childhood Educators
- First Aid
- CPR(C)
- WHMIS
- Word Processing
- Internet
- Teamwork
- Time Management