Before and After School Educator – Permanent

Before and After School Educator – Permanent

START DATE: September 2026 

SCHEDULE: 

• School Year Schedule: Monday – Friday, split shift: 6:45am – 9:00am and 2:45pm – 6:00pm 
• Summer Camp Hours available in July & August (Permanent Position)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Before and After School Program Educator, oversees child care programming for before school hours(approx. 6:45am – 9:00am), and for after school hours (approx. 2:45pm – 6:00pm). The successful candidate will provide care for children (3.8 years to 13 years of age) in a group setting under the direction of Good Beginnings. They will follow the Program Statement, Confidentiality Agreement, policies established by the Board of Directors, and regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@goodbeginningsday.com

https://goodbeginningsday.com/employment-opportunities/ 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

We are seeking to fill Before and After School Age positions with reliable, friendly, and engaged individuals. Prior to starting the position, the successful candidates will be required to comply with all applicable licensing requirements: 

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (RECE), Child and Youth Care (CYC) (formerly Child and Youth Worker), and students studying in the above fields are also welcome to apply.
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
• Standard First Aid, including Infant and Child CPR Certificate (Level C)
• Current Police Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, acceptable to Good Beginnings 
• • Up-to-date Immunization Records required by the Ministry of Education and Southwestern Public Health
• Safe Food Handling Certificate 
• Ability to work at various Before/After School locations throughout Woodstock, Tavistock, and Ingersoll
• Previous experience working within a child care or school age environment is required, with preference on experience working in a licensed child care environment
• Plan and implement activities based on the children’s needs and interests 
• Excellent communication skills - written, oral, listening and non-verbal
• Works as a co-operative and respectful member of the team 
• Adhere to all licensing requirements as set out by the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), 2014
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as established by the Board of Directors of Good Beginnings 
• Must be reliable and flexible to arrive on time forscheduled shifts, including those that may begin before public transit is available
•  Familiarity with the following curriculum/resources would also be an asset: (1) How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and (2) Child Care and Early Years Act

RATE OF PAY: 

• RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator): Starting Wage: $24.95/hr and $26.95/hr after probation
•  Non-RECE: Starting Wage: $21.95/hr and $23.95/hr after probation
• *Please note the Rate of pay includes the Provincial Wage Enhancement and the CWELCC Workforce Funding