Expression of Interest - FTE - RECE; Registered Early Childhood Educator) at St. John Paul II; K Job Kitchener area,Ontario Canada

Position: Expression of Interest - 1.0 FTE - RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator) at St. John Paul II (K)

The following temporary RECE position is available:

1.0 FTE - St. John Paul II CES (K)

September 8, 2026 to October 16, 2026
General Description of Duties:

The responsibilities of the position include collaborating withother educators to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten program within a classroom setting and/or taking the lead in implementing age appropriate learning for groups of students as part of the Extended Day Program.

The RECE will deliver faith-based Early Learning Programs in an environment that enhances childrens cognitive, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development.

Responsibilities for Both Kindergarten and Extended Day Programs:

Partner with classroom educators and other designated staff to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day Program(s) through developmentally appropriate curriculum-based activities

Collaborate with classroom educators and other designated staff to support individual students identified needs, strengths, interests and stages of development

Observe, monitor and assess the development of pupils in Kindergarten and/or Extended Day Program

Collaborate with classroom educators and special education teacher to carry out specialized activities to support learning for students requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Collaborate with Extended Day team to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the Extended Day Program expectations

Maintain a healthy, physical, emotional and social learning context for students

Provide a variety of experiences to strengthen pro‑social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation

Provide guidance in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities

Maintain appropriate records for students (e.g. health, attendance, etc.) respecting confidentiality and adhering to all privacy legislation

Collaborate and maintain set‑up of classroom (e.g. display, organization of materials etc.)

Where applicable, attend staff meetings, appropriate school‑level meetings and professional development activities

Perform related administrative functions as required such as attendance and billing in the extended day program

Complete any duties as assigned by Administrator or ECE Supervisor

Application Requirements to be considered for permanent assignments:

Member in Good Standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

You are not required to hold the Catholicity requirements to apply for this position. However, preference will be provided to those applicants that meet the Catholicity requirements.

External applicants must include a cover letter and resume. Internal applicants, including those on the RECE supply list are not required to submit a cover letter and resume.

Application Process for Catholic Applicants

Copy of Roman Catholic Baptismal certificate.
Catholic Confirmation certificate is necessary ONLY if you were baptized in affiliation with a Christian denomination other than Roman Catholic.
Catholic Pastoral Reference form:
Please complete priest reference form for Designated Early Childhood Educators available on our website

If you are unable to provide a Catholic Pastoral Reference Form, please complete the Declaration of Commitment Form (available on the careers page). The Pastoral Reference is required within 2 years of your permanent hire date.

Application Process for Non‑Catholic Applicants

Please complete the please complete the Declaration of Commitment Form (available on the careers page).

Schedule and Hours of Work

hours of work to be confirmed by the Administrator in coordination with the ECE Supervisor

Full‑time positions: 7 hours/day plus ½ to 1 hour per day unpaid lunch

Part time positions: 3.5 hours/day

Schedules will vary from school to school and will range from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Applications will be accepted until 9 am on September 4, 2026. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.

E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment‐related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at 519‑578‑3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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