Educator II - Child Care Operations

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University of Guelph's Child Care and Learning Centre is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Educator II to join a collaborative, child-centered team in Guelph onsite. The Educator II will partner with children, families and colleagues to plan and implement an inclusive program grounded in emergent curriculum, nature-based pedagogy and the Reggio Emilia approach, aligned with How Does Learning Happen and the CCLC Program Statement. Reporting to the Director, the role requires an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies or related field, 1.5 years of licensed child care experience, current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators, Standard First Aid and CPR-C, required immunizations, and a teaching philosophy that reflects the centre’s pedagogical direction. Strong communication, mentoring, basic tech skills, and an excellent attendance record are essential. For internal applicants, apply via the internal Career Page; posting closes July 28, 2026; term is August 27, 2026 to August 31, 2027; salary Band 03. Tips: tailor your resume to demonstrate collaboration with families and community, show how you make learning visible, and provide concrete examples of your professional learning and mentoring.

Department: Child Care and Learning Centre
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 08/27/2026 to 08/31/2027

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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General Purpose

The University of Guelph Child Care and Learning Centre (CCLC) is now accepting applications from qualified applicants for one Temporary Full Time (TFT) Educator II position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, the TFT Educator II will be part of a team of early learning and care professionals. In this role, the Educator will partner with the children, families and other classroom educator(s) to plan and implement an inclusive, child-centred program based on children’s natural curiosities and interests. Through collaboration and teamwork, the successful candidate will help to create a rich, responsive, and innovative learning environment that invites exploration, play, and inquiry. The Educator will also establish and maintain collaborative relationships with families and the community professionals working with children in our programs.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field
• A minimum of one and half (1.5) years of related experience working within a licensed child care setting
• Current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• Verification of required immunizations
• A personal teaching philosophy that connects to the CCLC’s Program Statement, emergent curriculum, and nature-based pedagogy, and is consistent with the Reggio Emilia Approach
• Demonstrated ability to create a rich and responsive early learning environment that helps make children’s learning visible
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education’s Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, families, staff, and the general public
• Current or recent engagement in relevant professional learning experiences that are consistent with the CCLC’s pedagogical approach and direction
• Demonstrated ability to guide/mentor support staff, students, and volunteers
• Basic computer and technological skills
• Demonstrated excellent attendance record

Employee Type: Temporary 
Position Number: 10909647 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 03    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  07/21/2026  
Closing Date:  07/28/2026