Educator Level 2

Educator Level 2

Location: Little Current
Job Type: Permanent
Rate of Pay: $24.55 per hour
Centre: Our Children Our Future
Final date to receive applications: December 31st, 2026

The Educator Level 2 provides nurturing care and education to young children within a group setting. This position is responsible for designing and delivering developmentally appropriate programs that promote each child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth, while maintaining a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. They operate in accordance with the organization’s Program Statement, the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and the College of Early Childhood Educators’ Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

This role requires dedication to fostering healthy child development through play, structure, family engagement and professional collaboration.

Multiple vacancies available.

Languages required: English

• Plan, implement, and assess engaging, inclusive learning experiences.
• Foster emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development through play-based learning.
• Support children’s daily routines and transitions, including meals, toileting, and rest.
• Cultivate strong relationships with families through daily communication and collaboration.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in all programming and classroom environments.
• Support positive behaviour guidance through redirection, encouragement, and modeling.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and families to meet individual learning and care needs.
• Document children’s activities and milestones through observations, photos, and learning stories.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Education, Recreation & Leisure Services, Child & Youth Worker, Development Services Worker, or Social Services Worker.
• Other degrees or diplomas in a related field may be considered in combination with relevant experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (or willingness to obtain)
• Food Handlers (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (within the last six months)
• Some knowledge of CCEYA, and How Does Learning Happen? is an asset.
• Previous experience in a licensed child care setting an asset.
• Ability to work fluently, orally and in writing, in both official languages, French and English, required at some locations.
• Passion for working with children and fostering their individual growth.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and critical thinking skills.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.

• Permanent Full-Time (30-35 hours per week)
• Permanent Part-Time (5-29 hours per week)
• Casual (on-call – hours not guaranteed)

This position is based on a Monday – Friday schedule with occasional evenings as per organizational requirements.

• Work conditions include ability to lift up to 40 lbs, ability to do all of the following: bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing, pulling, sitting, walking and running.
• This position requires considerable flexibility.
• Interactions with children, family members and community partners.
• Noise level can be moderate to loud.

Our Children, Our Future / Nos enfants, notre avenir (OCOF/Nena) is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We encourage…