Early Childhood Educators – Casual​/Call-In

Early Childhood Educators (Casual/Call-In)

Positions available in Atikokan, Fort Frances, Emo.

Hourly wage: $27.44 – $30.65 (wage based on qualifications).

District of Rainy River Services Board.

The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to fill early childhood educator vacancies on a casual or call-in basis, welcoming both qualified educators and those interested in obtaining their Early Childhood Education qualifications.

• Provide continuous supervision of children to ensure their safety and well‑being.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, DRRSB policies and procedures and the College of ECE’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
• Actively participate in daily programming, supporting children’s learning, development, and well‑being while meeting the diverse needs of all children.
• Engage in child‑initiated, teacher‑supported play‑based learning that follows the “How Does Learning Happen” document.
• Provide a daily balance of indoor and outdoor exploration time that invites children to investigate, imagine, think, create, solve problems, and have meaningful experiences.
• Work within a team to build and maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families, and colleagues.
• Respond to parent questions and concerns about their child’s play, using care and compassion.
• Ensure consistency with respect to setting limits for children. Maintain positive discipline as set out in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• Participate in maintaining the Atelier’s environments, equipment, toys, and storage areas to meet health and safety standards.

• Two‑year college diploma in Early Childhood Education, approved equivalency, or willingness to obtain (qualifications can be obtained while working full‑time; grants may be available to help support costs). Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and childcare experience will be considered.
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or ability to register upon completion of an Early Childhood Educator Program from a recognized institute.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise a high level of integrity, professionalism, sound judgement, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Current first aid, including infant and child CPR.
• Ability to complete the Ontario Food Handler Certification and ongoing renewals.
• Up‑to‑date immunization record.
• Provide a satisfactory outcome of a CPIC Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

We offer a competitive salary, plus 6% vacation pay and 10% in lieu of benefits. Candidates who meet or exceed the requirements are invited to submit a complete application (application form, cover letter and resume including 3 work-related references) to:

Joanne Spence,

B.HRLR, CHLR, Human Resources Manager
District of Rainy River Services Board
450 Scott Street, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2
or emailed to:

If you are a recent Early Childhood Educator graduate, you may be eligible for our Education Cost Recovery Program. Pay off tuition, fees, books, and supplies with up to $4,000 per year for two years! Contact us to learn more.

The DRRSB wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The DRRSB is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. This document is available in an alternative format, upon request.