Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) at Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre

London, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Culturally Relevant Curriculum, Team Collaboration, Family Engagement, Indigenous Knowledge, Inclusivity, Language Revitalization, Child Development, Microsoft Programs, Child Care Licensing, Cultural Safety Training, Emergent Curriculum, Respectful Relationships, Healthy Environment, Community Support, Indigenous Pedagogical Approaches

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) Status: On call; supply (Contract) Location: 449 Hill St, London, ON Hours: Up to 38.75 hours/week Hourly Wage: $24.86 - $27.00 per hour Pension: HOOPP (defined benefit plan) – optional Posting Date: April 17, 2025 Deadline: Open until filled Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency who proudly operates Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre. Nshwaasnangong is a place for Indigenous young children and families to honour, rekindle, and express their identities as Indigenous Peoples; where kindness and compassion helps everyone to have a sense of belonging; where we nurture our well-being, while living in sync with community and all creation; where we engage deeply with questions and possibilities. The Child Care at Nshwaasnangong offers licensed child care for up to 88 children ages 0-6 years of age old. The adjoining Family Centre is a place to connect with opportunities offered for young children, families and youth, including ceremonies, land-based learning, knowledge exchange and community supports. Position Summary Nshwaasnangong’s team of RECEs collaborate together to provide a culturally rich, inclusive early learning environment and report directly to the Child Care Supervisor. The Supply RECE fills in for team members who are unable to report to work. Our Registered Early Childhood Educators are kind and forward-thinking individuals who provide a culturally rich child care curriculum. This position reports directly to the Child Care Supervisor and collaborates with a team of RECEs and Educational Assistants. Responsibilities Brings Nshwaasnangong’s Program Statement to life by reimagining early childhood education and emergent curriculum within an urban Indigenous context Collaborates with the early learning team to implement a culturally relevant curriculum within the classroom (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) Collaborates with the entire team; RECEs and Educational Assistants to share ideas, assist in curriculum implementation and support a positive atmosphere of teamwork Develops and maintains respectful and culturally safe relationships with families, community partners, helpers, Elders and Language keepers Maintains a healthy and safe environment Keeps up-to-date on relevant information as it concerns early childhood education Requirements Post-secondary diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent Registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators Preferably a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Early Childhood setting Knowledge of the Indigenous histories, cultures, creation stories, and language of the Indigenous population in the London area a strong asset A demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and promoting the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children A demonstrated commitment to language revitalization and reclaiming cultural identities Experience as an Indigenous language learner an asset Knowledge and experience with licensing under the Child Care Early Years Act Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogical approaches that support How Does Learning Happen, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Able to meet the legislative requirements for working in a licensed child care setting Obtain and maintain a clean and current vulnerable sector police check as a condition of employment Valid government issued driver’s license or access to reliable transportation Up-to-date immunization and records Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings, and ceremonies This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre. Please note that this is a casual, on-call position. This position may be required to work 0-35 hours per week, based on need. SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources. Please visit Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre at www.nshwaasnangong.ca or follow us on Facebook to learn more about us! We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Responsibilities

The Supply RECE collaborates with the early learning team to implement a culturally relevant curriculum and maintains a healthy and safe environment. They also develop respectful relationships with families and community partners while bringing the program statement to life.