EarlyON Child & Family Centres – Early Childhood Educator

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Job Title: EarlyON Child & Family Centres – Early Childhood Educator

Job Posting Number
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Posting Type
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Internal & External

Posting Period
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Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Housing & Children’s Services

Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543

Position Status: Regular Part-Time & Temporary Part-Time

Job Code: 543230

Grade/Class: 0.12

Number of Positions: 1 Regular Part-Time & 1 Temporary Part-Time

Rate of Pay: $31.22 to $36.68 hourly

Hours of Work per Week
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Up to 25.00 hours

Shift Work

Required:

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, or designate, this position is responsible for:

• In co-operation with other centre staff, this position will design and implement various classroom activities that support the discovery of joy in learning by fostering a sense of self-esteem in each child;
• Will provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and language development of each child while being sensitive to the needs and preferences of families;
• Will strive to achieve a good balance between children’s self-initiated learning and adult-led activities in a learning environment based on each child’s developmental level, strengths, needs, interests and experience;
• Will undertake a team approach to teaching duties and perform other related duties as required to support the effective operation of the EarlyON Child and Family Centres;
• Must maintain amiable relations with co-workers and customers;
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a two (2) year Community College Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have up to three (3) months of related experience;
• Must be currently registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators;
• Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment; and
• Experience working in an early childhood environment will be considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light to medium level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.