Early Childhood Educator - Team Lead

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood

Educator (ECE) Team Lead to oversee the daily operations of our childcare

program at Port Edward Community School. This leadership role is ideal for an

individual who is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging

environment for young children while supporting staff and building strong

relationships with families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the childcare program
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of all children
• Implement the Early Learning Framework and plan engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
• Foster curiosity and support children’s individual needs and interests
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and child-to-staff ratios
• Provide leadership and support to staff, including scheduling and substitute coordination
• Communicate effectively with families through newsletters, bulletin boards, and other methods
• Oversee snack planning and preparation
• Implement and maintain sanitation and cleaning schedules
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (minimum two years post-secondary or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with children
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience
• Valid ChildSafe First Aid Certificate
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position

This job is classed under Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.

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