Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Registered Early Childhood Educator

*Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) *

*Permanent Full-Time Position- Aylmer*

*Reports To:* Centre Administrator

*Join Our Team as a Registered Early Childhood Educator!*

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day? Milestones Children's Centre is seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our team. Along with a supportive workplace culture, professional growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, this position offers a total potential hourly compensation range of $26.77-$28.01 per hour, including eligible wage enhancements.

If you enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences, building strong relationships with children and families, and being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you!

*Position Summary*

As a Registered Early Childhood Educator, you will plan and implement engaging experiences based on observations of children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs, guided by Ontario's Early Learning Framework and How _Does _Learning Happen?

You will actively build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues while demonstrating a genuine commitment to the education, care, and development of young children. You will also help ensure compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and all Milestones Children's Centre Policies and Procedures.

*What You'll Do*

• Demonstrate an understanding of MCC Policies and Procedures and the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing responsibilities and contributing to the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate and inclusive programming.
• Use positive and consistent approaches to behaviour guidance that align with the policies, practices, and philosophy of MCC.
• Demonstrate commitment to the position through attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and enthusiasm for your work.

*Qualifications*

Applicants must possess:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Experience working for at least one year in the field of early childhood education.
• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).
• Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators in Good Standing.
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
• Up-to-date immunizations, specifically tetanus (within the last 10 years) and MMR.

*Schedule*

*Hours:* Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts per day plus a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

Candidates must be available to work between 6:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

*Additional Hours:* One after-hours staff meeting per month.

*Position Availability*

*Vacancy:* One (1) Permanent Position

This position is currently filled; however, an upcoming vacancy is anticipated effective November 30, 2026. Recruitment is being initiated in advance to support a smooth transition and continuity of operations.

*Start Date:* November 2026

*Compensation*

Total Potential Hourly Compensation: $26.77 - $28.01 per hour\*

This total includes:

• Base hourly wage: $23.69 - $24.93 per hour
• $1.00/hour Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) wage enhancement on all hours worked
• $2.08/hour Provincial Wage Enhancement

Starting placement within the wage range is determined based on qualifications, education, experience, and internal compensation practices.

\*Please note that staff meetings, professional learning time, and orientation hours are not eligible for Provincial Wage Enhancement funding and will be compensated in accordance with applicable funding guidelines. The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) wage enhancement remains applicable on all hours worked.

*Benefits & Perks*

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Eligible employees receive:

• Paid personal days.
• Health & Dental Benefits.
• Mandatory ADD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Guaranteed time off between