Casual Supply Educator

**Bright Starts Co-operative Early Learning Centre Inc.** **Location:** Waterloo Region **Work Hours:** Hours vary based on operational needs and employee availability and may range from 0 to 37.5 hours per week. **Employment Type:** Casual Supply Educators (on-call). This is an on-call casual supply educator position. Hours are assigned based on operational needs and staffing requirements. **Deadline to apply:** November 13, 2026 **Number of vacancies:** 2 existing vacancies **Tentative Start Date:** November 30, 2026 **Salary: Qualified Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) :** $26.20 per hour **Non-RECE/Unqualified Educator:** $23.05 per hour **Company Description:** Serving the University of Waterloo and the surrounding community, Bright Starts Co-operative Early Learning Centre Inc. is a registered non-profit charitable organization providing high-quality childcare and early learning experiences. We have a licensed operating capacity of 181 children ranging in age from 0 – 6 years. Bright Starts CELC strives to promote a positive, safe, loving, nurturing and home-like atmosphere where our children's health, safety, nutrition and well-being are of the utmost importance. We encourage mutual respect, patience and creativity in an inclusive environment while viewing children as competent, capable, curious and rich in potential. Using *How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014)* to guide our programming and pedagogy. We provide a positive framework to support our children and families in an environment that promotes belonging, engagement, expression, and well-being. **Qualifications:** * ECE Diploma or Degree, as recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators, is preferred * Experience working in a licensed childcare centre is preferred * Knowledge and experience with How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014) is preferred * Where applicable, Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators * Valid certification in Standard First Aid and CPR-level C (WSIB must approve course provider) * Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, valid within six (6) months. * Successful completion of the Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps training. * Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying children and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., frequent bending, standing, walking, and floor-level engagement with children, participating in outdoor activities in all weather conditions, and supporting general centre operations through housekeeping duties, including laundry, dishwashing, cleaning, and sanitizing, as required. * Completion of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Training is required prior to or upon commencement of employment. The employer may provide training if needed. **Specific Responsibilities/Knowledge/Skills Required:**