We are proud to employ registered early childhood educators (RECEs), early childhood facilitators (ECF), cooks, casual employees and management staff who are dedicated to life-long learning and have a passion for children.

General Hiring Practices:

• We thank all who apply; however, only those granted an interview will be contacted.
• RisingOaks Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and committed to supporting a culture of diversity, accessibility across the organization. We hire the best talent regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation. We encourage qualified applicants to apply and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request.

See position descriptions below.

Supervisor

Position: Supervisor, Full-time, Indefinite

Location: 1201 River Road East, Kitchener

Posting Date: Friday, January 17, 2025 

Closing Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025 11:59 pm

Start date: March 31, 2025

Base Salary: $74,00.00 - $76,000.00 per annum

Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexibility as required, Occasional evening (e.g., staff meeting)

About the Position:

As a member of the leadership team you will be part of a group of highly dedicated individuals with a shared vision of achieving the organizations mission and goals.

You will guide and mentor a team of employees to plan and implement programs that meet the requirements outlined in the Child Care and Early Years Act and policies and procedures of RisingOaks Early Learning.

As a member of the centre team you will maintain current knowledge of emerging trends in the field and ensure these trends are reflected in the approach and vision of the child care organization.

The centre supervisor is actively involved in managing the day-to-day finances of the child care centre. They are responsible to maintain revenue through enrolment and manage expenses within a set budget.

Working with RisingOaks Early Learning
Your total compensation package will include your base salary (paid hourly), reimbursement of professional regulator (RECE membership), paid sick and personal days, RSP matching program and a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to vacation entitlement, we have a paid Christmas closure.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Early Childhood Education diploma
• Registered member of the College of ECEs in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Early Childhood Educator in a child care setting.
• Experience as an Assistant Supervisor is a definite asset
• Standard First Aid & CPR (level C) training
• Safe Food Handling certificate is a definite asset

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act and associated legislations
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop reporting staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving and conflict resolution skills or principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of theories and approaches to observation and documentation techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of diversity of family contexts and the impact these have on our work with children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of available community resources and organizations that support children and families
• Demonstrated knowledge of domains of childhood development
• Demonstrated understanding of How Does Learning Happen?, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years

Interested candidates should respond in writing with cover letter and resume by e-mailing

We thank all who apply; however, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

RisingOaks Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and committed to supporting a culture of diversity, accessibility across the organization. We hire the best talent regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation. We encourage qualified applicants to apply and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request.

Successful applicants will be required to submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.

Casual Employee/Educator (CE)

Base Salary: $24.70 - $28.45 per hour.  Includes a Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant(PWEG) of up to $2/hour for in-ratio hours, based on the terms and conditions outlined by the Ministry of Education.

Job Summary:

• To provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children enrolled with RisingOaks Early Learning Ontario.
• To support the planning and implementation of a program that will meet the developmental, social, emotional and physical needs of each child.
• To form and maintain a positive relationships with parents, co-workers, student teachers and professionals from other organizations.
• To maintain a high standard of care following RisingOaks' policies and procedures and the Child Care & Early Years Act regulations.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age and older
• A clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required
• Must have a valid Standard First Aid/CPR certificate
• Be willing to travel to multiple RisingOaks' centres for work
• Comfortable working with various groups of children from birth to age 12.
• An Early Childhood Education diploma is preferred. Other work with children will be considered.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Working for RisingOaks Early Learning

“Working for RisingOaks has given me the confidence to succeed as an RECE.”
~ Catherine

“I attended RisingOaks as a child when it was called Owl and I remember my educators becoming a part of my family. Working for RisingOaks has allowed my journey in early education to come full circle.”
~ Alyssa

“RisingOaks has been a game-changer for my life!”
~ Candace