PrimaryEducator

PrimaryEducator

Wise Owl Day Care Centre is a licensed, non-profit child care centre. We provide programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school, full-day before and after kindergarten, and a before and after school-age program. We are one of Renfrew County's largest childcare facilities, hosting children ranging in age from infant to school age.

Wise Owl Day Care Centre is currently recruiting a PrimaryEducator. This is a permanent position with eight-hour shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. This position is available to start as early as October 19, 2026.

Job Summary

• Develop authentic relationships with children and their families.
• Create an environment for children that facilitates their learning by extending their interests and encouraging exploration, and engagement, while supporting holistic development.
• Observe and document how the learning happens in children’s play.
• Read and follow the policies and protocols annually.
• Be confident in the use of technology (messages, email, zoom, internet, Apple platform etc)
• Be aware of and engaged in professional development and current practices.
• Work outdoors a minimum of two hours per day except in extreme weather.
• Ensure the fulfillment of the goals and program statement of the Wise Owl Day Care Centre. 

• An early childhood education diploma or degree.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• A criminal record check with a vulnerable screening check.
• Qualification in First Aid and CPR.
• A current record of immunization.
• Certificate of qualification in WHIMIS, anaphylactic training, and occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of children’s development and the ability to recognize and describe children’s learning by creating pedagogical documentation.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• A high degree of initiative and dedication.
• Ability to cultivate authentic, caring relationships and connections to create a sense of belonging among and between children, adults and the world around them.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work as a part of a team while taking a leadership role.
• An understanding of and an ability to apply the principles of the provincial documents Early Learning for Every Child Today and How the Learning Happens.

Wage is $26.00 per hour plus WEG of $2.00 per hour. This position includes health benefits, RRSP, paid vacation and health leave days.

This posting is for a vacancy. AI is not being used in the hiring process. There is no requirement for Canadian experience.

Please send your expression of interest in MS Word or PDF format.

Closing: October 19, 2026