Position: ECE II - Preschool Program
Status: Term Contract (end date to be determined)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Rainbow Day Nursery - Phase 1 (11-20 Island Shore Boulevard)
Rate of Pay: Commensurate with experience; starting wage for ECE II (Level 1) is $27.56 per hour
Hours/Schedule: Eight hours per day, Monday to Friday. Schedules may vary and candidates must be available to work all shifts within the centre's operating hours (7:00 am to 5:30 pm, 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, the ECE II provides a safe, caring and educational environment for 40 preschool children aged 3 to 5 years old.
Specific Responsibilities:
Provide a safe, caring and educational environment
Provide additional support within the program to help co-regulate children with additional support needs
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.)
Participate in daily bus runs/school pick-up/drop-off
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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:
CCA classification prior to start date
First Aid/CPR prior to start date
Current Criminal/Child Abuse Check
Center-provided Circle of Security training
Class 4 driver's license an asset but not required
Please submit resume to: Krista Hicks, Assistant Director at khicks@rainbowdaynursery.ca
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.