Overview
Fort Erie Community Preschool is looking for a dedicated and accomplished Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our preschool family and fill the role of Program Coordinator - Curriculum & Program Quality. We’re looking for someone with a great love and patience for children, and a passion for teaching them the important elements of school life. You must be knowledgeable about best practices and preschool education methods, and be a strong leader who prioritizes the delivery of high-quality programming for children between the ages of 3 and 6.
Our school is the perfect place for someone who:
-Loves to inspire
-Loves empowering others
-Loves making a difference
-Loves to lead by example
You’ll love working at Fort Erie Community Preschool and here’s why:
1. You’ll be appreciated and valued. We prioritize giving our educators recognition for the important role they play, and we celebrate their dedication to the field.
2. You can get involved. Our community is important to us, so we regularly host and participate in community events that support our families and our entire town.
3. Your professional development and growth matter to us. We encourage and compensate you to participate in continued learning opportunities that you can use to grow your portfolio and share with the team.
4. Your health is important to us. We provide comprehensive health benefits, life insurance and staff wellness packages. We know that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others.
5. You’ll be paid competitive wages. This includes paid sick days, retention bonuses and rewards for achieving educator goals.
6. You’ll get classroom support and programming technology reimbursements. Use your spending allowance on programming, classroom décor and organization. You’ll always get one-on-one support to help address your classroom challenges and needs.
7. You’ll be an important part of the team. Play is work, and work is fun! We regularly plan team-building activities in the form of outings, dinners, wellness retreats and special events. We pride ourselves on creating a space for friendship and making connections.
8. You won’t want to leave. Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging. We strive to make our work atmosphere positive, safe, and supportive. We’ve built more than just work relationships; we’ve built friendships.
9. You’ll be working at a centre that’s recognized as a leading child care provider in the region. Our programs are in high demand because of our outstanding service to the families we serve and our community. Our number of 5-star ratings on Google is constantly growing.
10. Your passion has no limits with us. We inspire academic excellence and nurture curiosity, creativity and imagination in the children we serve. We want you to ignite your flame and guide your fellow educators and our families with your spark.
Check out our social channels to see our vision and how we fill our days:
Facebook: @forteriepreschool
Instagram: @forteriecooperativepreschool
Responsibilities
- Curriculum oversight across seven classrooms — Lead program planning to ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate, play-based and inquiry-based programming, reviewing weekly plans and providing constructive feedback to educators.
- Deep pedagogical knowledge — Apply a comprehensive understanding of the Ontario Kindergarten Program (and its four learning frames), How Does Learning Happen?, the ELECT document, and the CCEYA to everyday practice.
- Literacy and numeracy leadership — Guide educators in implementing approved resources including UFLI Foundations and Jolly Phonics, along with other curriculum initiatives.
- Pedagogical documentation — Oversee observations, learning stories, Home Connections, and Show & Share to ensure documentation is meaningful and reflective, and that it drives individualized and classroom learning goals.
- Learning environments — Champion the "Environment as the Third Teacher" philosophy, supporting educators in designing inviting, intentional spaces with natural materials, open-ended resources, and loose parts that evolve with children's interests.
- Weekly classroom coaching — Visit each classroom at least once per week to observe programming, environments, and educator interactions, providing ongoing mentorship, modelling best practices, and developing improvement plans as needed.
- Educator growth and onboarding — Support new educators through orientation, help staff select professional development aligned to their goals, and foster a culture of collaboration and reflective practice.
- Inclusion and specialist collaboration — Work with the Inclusion Quality Coordinator and Community Pedagogical Advisors to implement inclusive strategies and ensure consistent follow-through across all classrooms.
- Quality assurance and compliance — Conduct regular program quality reviews, ensure Ministry of Education licensing compliance, and maintain consistency and continuous improvement across all seven rooms.
- Leadership, communication, and administration — Attend staff and leadership meetings, plan and present PD workshops, support family and community engagement, maintain coaching records and program quality reports, and model professionalism while reporting to the Executive Director.
A minimum of 5 years of ECE experience is required. Leadership experience in a child care or preschool setting would definitely be considered an asset.
Interview Preparation - Please have:
- Excellent communication, organization, and active listening skills
- A valid Vulnerable Sector Check
- A current First Aid/CPR certificate
- Membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators (in good standing)
- A professional development portfolio/certificates
- Inquiry-based activity planning samples
- Classroom management, difficult conversations and conflict resolution experiences
- Examples of programming using “How Does Learning Happen,” The ELECT document and the Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten curriculum
- Previous leadership experience
- Community volunteer experiences
This is a full-time position that begins as soon as possible. Interested candidates can email their resume to [email protected].
We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Erie, ON L2A 2L1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid/CPR Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
