Employment Opportunity

Position: Early Childhood Educator (ECE II) -  Early Years Program 

Status: Full-time with benefits

Start Date: August 5, 2025

Location: Rainbow Day Nursery - Phase 5 (315 Sage Creek Boulevard)

Rate of Pay: Commensurate with experience. ECE II wage starts at $27.56. Rainbow Day Nursery offers competitive wages, benefits, pension plan and opportunities for professional development each year.

Hours/Schedule: 

8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, including a paid 45-minute break. The schedule may vary and may include split shifts. Candidates must be available to work all shifts within centre operating hours (7:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday).

General Description: 

Working with a strong team including the program Supervisor, co-workers, family and the Assistant Director to provide a safe, caring and educational environment in the Early Years program.

Specific Responsibilities: 

Rainbow Day Nursery Phase 5 is hiring an ECE II to work in our Early Years Program. Our Early Years Program is licensed for 10 children aged 18 months - 3 years.  

• Assist in planning and implementing daily activities for preschool

• Provide additional support within the program to help co-regulate children with additional support needs

• Ensure the safety and well being of all children at all times

• Implement and complete daily routines/ transitions/ various cleaning duties

• Provide compassionate attentive care to children

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes learning and development

• Communicate effectively with parents and co-workers

• Be a supportive team member who is able to collaborate and work with other team members to achieve program goals

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with emergent curriculum/play-based approach

• Familiarity with Circle of Security philosophy an asset but not required

• Ability to take initiative and think outside the box

• Eligible candidates must obtain/provide: 

  • CCA classification

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Commit to Kids certificate

  • Current Criminal/Child Abuse Check

  • Centre-provided Circle of Security training

Please submit resume to: Melissa Herrick, Assistant Director at mherrick@rainbowdaynursery.ca

Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.