Early Childhood Educator; ECE – EarlyON Program; Inventory

Early Years Program Worker - Early

ON Program (Job Inventory)

Full-Time/Part-Time Casual

Status

Opportunities Available Immediate opening for casual hours. Possibility to obtain more hours based on program needs

Category Healthy Growth and Development

Open Date 12/17/2025

Close Date

Description

Carlington Community Health Centre is a non‑profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of diverse communities. We offer a wide range of services, fostering positive change and building trusting relationships with our clients. Our Annavale Headstart Nursery School provides a vital Headstart program, offering holistic support to children and families facing life challenges. We prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with children, fostering healthy attachment, and nurturing their socio‑emotional and self‑regulation skills through intentional practices that align with the How Does Learning Happen framework.

Through play‑based learning, we encourage a spirit of exploration, helping children develop the foundation they need for a successful transition to school.

This role allows you to step in for core RECE staff during absences as well as assist in different functions across the team. In this dynamic position, you’ll help create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children, using attachment‑supporting behavior guidance and fostering socio‑emotional development
. You’ll play a critical role in supporting children's growth, applying attachment principles and trauma‑informed care while working within a collaborative team.

• Deliver playgroups and early years programs that promote child development and support families with children aged 0-6.
• Create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and families.
• Implement play‑based, child‑centered activities, with a focus on nature‑based play, aligned with Ontario’s early learning framework.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and community partners to enhance children’s development and parenting skills.
• Provide ongoing support and resources to families and caregivers through effective communication.
• Work in person at the main location and at various satellite sites, as required.
• Provide coverage and/or support at the main site or satellite locations, with in‑person attendance required.
• Be available for occasional weekend shifts, as assigned.

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent experience in early childhood development is required, along with valid registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
• 3–5 years of experience working in early childhood settings with children aged 0–6. Experience leading playgroups or drop‑in programs is considered an asset.
• Experience working with marginalized communities, including low‑income, high‑needs, and newcomer families. Familiarity with program development and evaluation, as well as working in a non‑profit, community‑based organization, is preferred.

• This position is not designated under Carlington’s French Language Services Plan.
• Fluency in French is preferred.
• A third language relevant to our client population is an asset.

• Sensitivity to the needs of marginalized and diverse clientele.
• Commitment to health promotion concepts, strategies, and philosophy.
• Commitment to community‑based health care and social services, and strength‑based philosophy and practices.

Salary Range $19.47 per hour - $23.26 per hour

Reports to Coordinator of Annavale Headstart Nursery School & Early Years Program

Position Early Childhood Educator (RECE) - Early

ON program

Post Internal Days 0

Number of Openings 1

Number Filled 0

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Carlington CHC

About the Organization Carlington Community Health Centre is a non‑profit organization that puts today's most pressing health care challenges at the heart of their service delivery. We turn to the best professionals and employees to help improve the health and well‑being of our community. We build trusting relationships with our clients and deliver quality services through a wide range of…