Employment Opportunity

Position: ECE II (Preschool Room A)

Status: Full-time with benefits

Start Date: ASAP

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

Rate of Pay: Commensurate with experience. ECE II wage scale starts at $28.36.
Rainbow Day Nursery offers competitive wages, group 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. 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, Assistant Director, Circle of Security facilitator and other behavior specialists. We have 3 preschool rooms, each licensed for 16 children each ages 2-5.

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Provide a safe, caring and educational environment 

• Observe and anticipate children’s triggers and offer tools to help regulate (e.g. deep breathing techniques, fidget gadgets, offering safe places, sensory exploration, etc.)

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families

• General daily responsibilities include diapering, assisting children in the bathroom, providing lunch and snacks, outdoor play, activities, and group activities such as circle time

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude with lots of energy and creativity

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Familiarity with emergent curriculum/play-based approach

• Familiarity with Circle of Security philosophy an asset but not required; candidate must be able to offer a safe place for children to express feelings and emotions

• Ability to take initiative and think outside the box

• Eligible candidates must obtain/provide:  

  • ECE II classification

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Current Criminal/Child Abuse Check

  • Centre-provided Circle of Security training

  • Commit to Kids certificate

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

Application Deadline: Jun 17, 2026

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