About YOU
You are passionate about enhancing the lives of and relationships of children, youth and families. Driven and dedicated, you view your work as more than just a job, taking personal ownership and responsibility for achieving objectives on time. Your enthusiasm for helping others and your relentless commitment to making a difference make you a perfect fit for our team. Your dedication to ongoing professional development makes you excited to be part of an organization that encourages you to grow. Your desire to work in a supportive and diverse community, coupled with your commitment to high-quality care, ensures that you will excel at ROCK as an EarlyON Registered Early Childhood Educator.
About ROCK
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non-profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care.
The ROLE
As an EarlyON Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) at ROCK, you will play a key role in delivering consistent, high-quality early years programming that promotes healthy development, nurturing relationships, and strong connections with families. In this permanent full-time role (35 hours per week), you will report to the Manager of Early Years and draw on your knowledge of child development and early mental health to co-create inclusive, engaging play-based learning environments that reflect the diverse needs of children from birth to age six. You will collaborate with families, colleagues and community partners to ensure comprehensive support for children and caregivers, making a meaningful impact across the Halton community.
Who we're looking for:
- Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
- A minimum of two years' experience working with children aged 0--6, with a strong understanding of developmental milestones and individualized care.
- Proven knowledge and application of the Emergent Curriculum, fostering child-centered, inquiry-based learning
- A solid understanding of the Burlington community and its resources, with the ability to connect familiar to appropriate local supports
- Familiarity with infant and early childhood mental health, and demonstrated experience in creating supportive, inclusive environments.
- Respect for individual and cultural differences
- Proficient in using technology required for the role, including virtual programming and MAC OS operating systems (preferred).
- A current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening.
- Current CPR-C and First Aid certification.
- Flexibility to work evenings and Saturday mornings, with reliable transportation to support multi-site programming.
- Candidates with work experience or training as a Forest School Practioner will also be considered strong assets to the role.
What will help you succeed:
- Strong leadership skills
- Well- developed interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Bilingualism is considered an asset for this position
- An understanding of infant and early childhood mental health is an asset
Our rewards ROCK, join our team and ENJOY:
Flexibility: plan your schedule to harmonize with your life
Recharge: starting with paid time off, 4 weeks' vacation with 2 additional float days to help rejuvenate and bring your best self to work, and 2 additional ROCK holidays in addition to statutory holidays
Learning: Professional development assistance, investing in your growth
Parenthood: supporting new parents, and offering a Parental Top Up benefit
Savings: matching your RRSP starting at 6%, helping you meet your financial goals
Wellness: Health Care Spending Account for your needs and discounted Good life memberships
ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK's Accommodation Policy.
If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.
Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on-site and virtual hybrid model. Positions are located in theHaltonRegion and travel between sites may be required.
