Registered Early Childhood Educator; RECE

Position: Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Career Opportunity

Position Title:

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Classification:
Early Childhood Development Worker, level 2

Job Type: Permanent position, 35 hrs. per week, 1

FTE

Direction:
Family & Community Services

Location:

Currently, Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School

Reporting to:
Manager of Children and Youth Services

Compensation: $26.44 – $31.19, plus up to $2 per hr. Wage enhancement for 2026, plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Final date to receive applications:
November 20 , 2026, by 5:00pm

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About us
We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What the Program Entails
Reporting to the Manager of Children and Youth Services, the Early Childhood Educator (RECE) is responsible for carrying out the Headstart Program in accordance with the regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).

What You’ll Do
The RECE participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs that facilitate a safe and stimulating learning atmosphere for the children and performs administrative functions as required.

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What We’re Looking For
Life and Work Experience

Direct service with children 18months – 5yrs

Administrative functions as required, working knowledge and use of major computer programs

Provides leadership to students and volunteers

Performs Bus Monitor/Housekeeper duties when required

Manages daily communications with families

Your Education Path

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, in good standing

Criminal Reference check for working with vulnerable populations

Current CPR level C, Standard First Aid and Food Handlers Certification

Health Assessment as per requirements in CCEYA

Required Language

Fluency in English is required.

French a significant asset.

What You Bring to the Table

Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

Strong knowledge of child development

Effective at communicating and problem solving

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Your Day-to-Day at a Glance
As our Early Childhood Educator your responsibilities are:

Implements program using a variety of teaching skills and methods including modelling, observing, demonstrating, reinforcing, etc.

Participates in program evaluation by reviewing and assessing program goals on an ongoing basis

Supports the work of volunteers, students and supply teachers

Observes and assesses the children’s progress and behaviour including collaborating with other professionals, i.e. speech therapy, physiotherapy and the mental health worker

Contributes to the ongoing operation of the school by reviewing daily log, updating children's records,…