LEAD EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (RECE) - NEW White Pine Children's Centre
NEW White Pine Children’s Centre - anticipated opening date late fall 2025
Full-Time, Permanent and Term Positions
Monday through Friday - 37.5 hours per week
We are recruiting for a Lead Early Childhood Educator to become part of our talented and committed child care community at the NEW White Pine Children’s Centre. The Lead ECE works alongside the Program Coordinator to daily support the families, children and the team at White Pine Children’s Centre and School Age Programs.
Your passion for children’s learning through play and mentoring educators to reach their full potential. Your family- centred approach to working with families and the community. Your need for growth. Your desire for a career with a purpose.
It’s led you here. We see your enthusiasm for play and learning. We see your creativity, and your kind, caring way. Create a career you’ll love, here, at London Children’s Connection!
Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education Diploma
- Proof of membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR - Level (C) certification
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Supervisor experience minimum two years’ experience preferred
The Person We Are Looking For:
- Shares our passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families
- Is an inspirational leader who promotes a culture of collaboration
- Is friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, curious, and professional
- Listens and responds to families, colleagues, and others, with empathy and respect
- Is an effective mentor and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Uses a solution focused approach to problem solving and is adaptable to change
- Possesses solid organizational and administrative skills, as well as proficient computer skills
- Has a sound understanding of the needs and developmental stages of children
- Has a strong working knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, Inquiry-Based Learning, and the Ministry of Education document - How Does Learning Happen?
Position responsibilities:
- Ensure a family-centred, quality child care and early learning program for young children, and before and after school programs for school age children
- Provide guidance and support for staff members, empowering them to reach their full potential
- Assists in maintaining accurate program records
- Maintaining a positive and consistent approach toward guiding children’s success, consistent with the philosophy and Program Statement of London Children’s Connection
- Building positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues, and community
- Has open and ongoing communication with the Program Coordinator and Program Manager
Please note that this posting may create other opportunities within our organization so please apply if interested!
Ready to apply?
If you are interested in this exciting employment opportunity and are a qualified candidate, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter to: applications [at] lcc.on.ca (applications[at]lcc[dot]on[dot]ca)
Please identify the position you are applying for in your email subject line as: Application for LEAD RECE WPCC
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Tuesday August 5, 2025
If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact sara [at] lcc.on.ca (sara[at]lcc[dot]on[dot]ca).
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
About London Children's Connection
London Children’s Connection is a not-for-profit community-building organization that has been supporting London families since 1974. We provide quality child care and early learning programs, licensed by the Ministry of Education, as well as family support programs that children and families love.
Create a career you’ll love, here, at London Children’s Connection!
