Posted 10 days ago
Registered Early Childhood Educator
@ Oneida Nation of the Thames
Southwold, Ontario
Overview
Oneida Nation of the Thames is hiring a Registered Early Childhood Educator on a one-year contract with potential to move to permanent full-time at its Childcare Centre. The role plans and runs age-appropriate learning for children, keeps detailed records, and works with families. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with rotating shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities
- Supervise children at all times
- Keep classroom, toys and materials clean and safe
- Document progress, incidents and attendance
- Collaborate with families on child development
Requirements summary:
- Early Childhood Education diploma and College of ECE enrollment, or ECE program enrollment finishing within 2 years
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
- Experience in a childcare centre is an asset
- Experience with First Nation children and families is an asset
- Recent Vulnerable Sector Check at own expense
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | College of ECE registration, First Aid/CPR |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Early Childhood Education |
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Oneida Nation of the Thames
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Today’s Oneida Nation of the Thames is a flourishing and vibrant Iroquois community. The Oneida Nation of the Thames, like other Iroquois Nation’s is a sovereign independent Nation with its own traditional hereditary and contemporary systems of governance and law. Established in 1840, as the “Oneida Settlement” the evolution of this great Nation transforming from an agricultural society into a modern and versatile Iroquois community. The Oneida Nation of the Thames is home to 2,221 residents and has a total membership of 6,376. Located in picturesque southwestern Ontario, the Oneida Nation Settlement borders lush and fertile agricultural lands and is nestled along the eastern shore of the Thames River 30 kilometers south of the City of London. The Oneida Nation of the Thames is close neighbour and friend to the Chippewas of the Thames and Munsee-Delaware Nation, respectively. Oneida Nation of The Thames is a First Nation Government based out of 2212 ELM AV, Southwold, Ontario, Canada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 586
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 120
- Reported office locations
- 2212 Elm Avenue, Southwold, Ontario N0L2G0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Oneida Nation of The Thames
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Today’s Oneida Nation of the Thames is a flourishing and vibrant Iroquois community. The Oneida Nation of the Thames, like other Iroquois Nation’s is a sovereign independent Nation with its own traditional hereditary and contemporary systems of governance and law. Established in 1840, as the “Oneida Settlement” the evolution of this great Nation transforming from an agricultural society into a modern and versatile…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Southwold, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Term:One-year contract with potential to transition to permanent full-time
Department:Childcare Centre
Division:Life Long Learning
Hours:40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible to work three (3) rotating shifts between 7:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.
Posting Date: July 31, 2025Closing Date:Open Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children within the Childcare Centre. The RECE will be responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate programs and activities that foster learning and development, supporting the emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of each child.
Responsibilities include ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the classroom, toys, and learning materials, as well as assisting with mealtimes, rest periods, and transitions between activities. The RECE will manage behaviours, promote inclusive practices, and foster a positive and respectful atmosphere. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate documentation related to the children's progress, incidents, and attendance, as well as collaborating with families to support each child's development.
The RECE will ensure that children are supervised at all times and are actively engaged in learning experiences.
The Oneida Childcare Centre is dedicated to providing training opportunities and educational advancements.
EDUCATION:
- Early Childhood Education Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute and enrollment with the College of ECE; or
- Registration in an Early Childhood Education Diploma program with an expected completion date within 2 years.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience in a childcare centre is considered an asset.
- Previous experience working with First Nation children and/or families is considered an asset.
- A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
- Resume.
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:
- The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
- The successful candidate must submit a negative TB skin test and a copy of their complete immunization records.
- The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).
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- Late applications will not be accepted.
- All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
- Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
- A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
- Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.
To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email .
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