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.
Current Job Postings at a Glance
Job Title | Type | Location | Program | Days & Hours | Start Date | Closing Date |
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Casual Employee (RECE, non-RECE) | Casual/Supply | Various | Varies | Ongoing | Ongoing | |
Supervisor | Full-Time, Indefinite | Oak Creek | All | 37.5 hours per week with flexibility as required | May 20, 2025 (approximate) | Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:59 pm |
Supervisor
Type: | Full-time, Indefinite |
Location: | Oak Creek, 80 Tartan Ave. Kitchener |
Posting Date: | Friday, April 11, 2025 |
Closing Date: | Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:59 pm |
Hours:
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Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week with flexibility as required. Occasional evening (e.g., staff meeting)
Base Salary:
- $74,197.00 - $82,056.00 per annum
Starting Date:
- May 20, 2025 (approximate)
Are you a visionary educator ready to lead with heart, purpose, and imagination?
We're searching for a resilient, relationship-driven leader who sees the magic in early learning and has the passion and experience to guide a team of educators in creating a place where children are valued and reach their full potential.
If you’re someone who values relationships, champions inclusive practices, and leads with both courage and compassion, we are ready for you to join the leadership team.
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.
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)
Type: | Casual/Occassional; hours not guaranteed Trained (RECE) or untrained |
Location: | Various: Ayr, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo |
Posting Date: | Ongoing |
Closing Date: | Ongoing |
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