Early Childhood Educator – Full-time Permanent – Atikokan (HR-26-2026)

EDUCATOR

FULL-TIME POSITION (35 hours/week)

Atikokan, Ontario

Hourly wage of $27.44 - $30.65

(wage based on qualifications)

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!

The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is seeking a passionate and motivated

individual to fill an existing Permanent Full-Time Early Childhood Educator vacancy, welcoming

both qualified educators and those interested in obtaining their Early Childhood Education

qualifications to join the Early Years team.

Key duties include

Provide continuous supervision of children to ensure their safety and well-being.

Ensure compliance with policies and procedures set out under the Child Care and Early Years

Act, 2014, District of Rainy River Services Board policies and procedures and the College of

ECE’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Actively participate in daily programming, supporting children’s learning, development, and

well-being while meeting the diverse needs of all children.

Engage in child-initiated, teacher-supported play-based learning that follow the “How Does

Learning Happen” document.

Provide a daily balance of indoor and outdoor exploration time that invites children to

investigate, imagine, think, create, solve problems, and have meaningful experiences.

Work within a team to build and maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively

and respectfully with children, families, and colleagues.

Respond to parent questions and concerns about their child’s day, using care and

compassion.

Ensure consistency with respect to setting of limits for children. Maintaining positive discipline

as set out in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.

Participate in maintaining the Atelier’s environments, equipment, toys, and storage areas to

meet health and safety standards.

Qualifications will include

Two-year College diploma in Early Childhood Education, approved equivalency, or willingness

to obtain (qualifications can be obtained while working full-time; grants may be available to

help support costs). Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and childcare

experience will be considered.

Registered with the college of Early Childhood Educators, or ability to register upon completion

of Early Childhood Educator Program from a recognized institute.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise a high level of integrity, professionalism,

exercise sound judgment in decision making and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Current first aid, including infant and child CPR.

Ability to complete the Ontario Food Handler Certification and ongoing renewals.

Up to date immunization record.

Provide a satisfactory outcome of a CPIC Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Legally eligible to work in Canada.

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package and participation in the OMERS

Pension Plan. Candidates who meet or exceed the requirements for this rewarding position are

invited to submit a complete application for employment (Application form, cover letter and

resume, including 3 work-related references) to:

Joanne Spence, B.HRLR, CHRL, Human Resources Manager

District of Rainy River Services Board If you are a recentEarly Childhood Educator

450 Scott Street Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2 graduate, you may be eligible for our

Competition #HR-26-2026-ECE-FT-ATIKOKAN Education Cost Recovery Program.

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Pay off tuition, fees, books, and

or emailed to: [email protected] supplies with up to $4,000 per year

for two years!

Contact us to learn more.

The DRRSB wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The DRRSB is an equal

opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make

their needs known in advance. This document is available in an alternative format, upon request.

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