Back to job search
CO
City of Thunder BayVerified Job Source

Early Childhood Educator I (Casual)

The Early Childhood Educator I assists in teaching, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry duties under the supervision of the Program Supervisor. Major responsibilities include directing and participating with children in planned routine activities and maintaining a clean and orderly center.

  • On-site
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • Posted Feb 20, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 1, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, assists in teaching, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs and participates with children in planned routine activities and related discipline. Assists the Child Care Cook in housekeeping and laundry duties. Maintains a clean and orderly centre. Interacts with staff and parents. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Diploma in early childhood education or early childhood education equivalency Knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing A demonstrated ability to meet and work with people Assets: Cooking and housekeeping skills are assets CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Minimum 4, maximum 7 hour shifts between the hours of 6:45 am - 6:00 pm, as required due to enrollment and staff absences. Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Must have and maintain First Aid Certification Must have and maintain Safe Food Handling Certification (Level 1) Must have and maintain an up-to-date record of immunization Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test Must have and maintain membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City at:

What you’ll do

The Early Childhood Educator I assists in teaching, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry duties under the supervision of the Program Supervisor. Major responsibilities include directing and participating with children in planned routine activities and maintaining a clean and orderly center.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Diploma in early childhood education or an equivalent qualification, along with knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act. Essential abilities include effective oral and written communication and the capacity to work well with others.

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Teaching
  • Cooking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Child Discipline
  • Communication
  • Interacting With Staff
  • Interacting With Parents

Job areas

  • Education
  • Social Services
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Hospitality

Additional details

Minimum education
College diploma
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 1, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week