Supply EarlyON Playgroup Facilitators

Application Deadline

Supply Positions - Part time, flexible hours, Monday - Saturday 
Beginning May 2026
Various Family Centre Locations and Community Locations
Hourly rate is $20.23/ hour which included the Wage Enhancement Grant
 

Are you an Early Childhood Educator who is interested in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families?  Our Family Centre team might be the right place for you.

Our playgroup leaders build relationships and are able to provide information and resources to support the whole family, all while sharing their knowledge of child development and How Does Learning Happen?.

These free EarlyON playgroups offer an opportunity to invite children and their parents or caregivers to come and play, explore and spend quality time together. As a playgroup leader you can help create a safe, welcoming and educational environment where children and adults interact together and have fun!

Work Location and Hours of Work

This opportunity will be at the Westmount Family Centre located at 1019 Viscount Rd., Fanshawe Family Centre at 1800 Cedar Hollow Blvd and the White Oaks Family Centre at 565 Bradley Ave in London and at other Community Playgroup Locations across the area. Access to a vehicle and an ability to drive is essential.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Proof of membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
  • Minimum of two years working with children and their families
  • Availability during mornings (9:00 am- 12:00 pm), as well some afternoons and evenings as required
  • Familiarity with community resources 

Skills Required

  • Positive leadership, excellent communication, and well-developed interpersonal skills 
  • Along with creative programming skills, a highly developed knowledge of child development 
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team member 
  • Comfortable working with adults as well as children 
  • Strong working knowledge of pedagogical documents such as How Does Learning Happen? 

Position Responsibilities

  • To be responsible for the operation and supervision of creative, engaging and welcoming playgroups 
  • To be responsible for ensuring high quality service delivery for parents/caregivers and their children, from infancy to six years of age 
  • To ensure the program and environment are stimulating, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate 
  • To ensure a safe, healthy environment at all times 
  • To effectively support playgroup volunteers and students on placement while ensuring the policies, practices and the guiding principles of LCC, are followed 
  • To actively participate as a member of the Family Centre team 
  • To complete additional tasks as assigned by the Program Coordinator 

Work Environment 

  • Physically active role requires walking, running, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and safely lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to engage in active play and respond promptly in emergency situations.
  • Exposure to moderate noise levels due to group activities

Ready to apply?

Qualified applicants can e-mail their resumes and cover letters to connie [at] lcc.on.ca (connie[at]lcc[dot]on[dot]ca) 

Note: Please identify the position you are applying for in your e-mail subject line, i.e. ‘Supply EarlyON Playgroup Facilitator’ or “Term

APPLICATION CLOSES on Friday May 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
 
LCC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process please advise the People Services team at sara [at] lcc.on.ca (sara[at]lcc[dot]on[dot]ca)  

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!