Benefits of working in Early Years
Flexible hours
Options to work weekdays, evenings, before and after school hours, etc.
Variety of work
Great variety of hands-on and in-office work opportunities to fit your preferred work environment
Meaningful impact
Opportunity to have a significant, meaningful, positive impact on individuals and the community as a whole
Creative work
Opportunity for a fun, playful and creative work environment, which could include physical activity and outdoor recreation
A career in the Early Years sector is fun, rewarding, and has the potential to greatly impact the lives of children, their families and the broader community. As an Early Childhood Educator (ECE), you would help care for, support, and enhance the learning and growth of the next generation.
The essential services you would provide to the community help:
- young children to develop and flourish through educational learning and social skill development
- caregivers to receive the support they need to be able to work and attend personal commitments while knowing their child is safe and cared for
- families to make meaningful memories and connections through facilitated programming
- the local economy to benefit from an increased workforce
Shine a light on the path to a brighter future
Hear from local Early Years professionals
Why work in Northumberland?
Northumberland County is a great place to live, work and play! Our tight-knit community is welcoming and supportive, and our small town communities offer a safe, relaxing and comfortable lifestyle for you and your family. Our region has a unique blend of landscapes including historic towns, scenic rural areas and waterfront locations. It is renowned for its many outdoor recreational opportunities and notable heritage sites.
To learn more about our community, view our Community Profile or visit the Northumberland Tourism website to explore what we have to offer for recreation, art, culture, community events and more.
Looking for professional development opportunities?
Northumberland County Early Years Services and Five Counties Children’s Centre are constantly pursuing thought-provoking and pertinent professional learning and networking opportunities for the Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Workers in our community. Explore this section to find the opportunities that best fit your professional needs.
What types of work can ECEs do?
Our local Early Years sector has a wide variety job opportunities that range from hands-on roles that work directly with children to assist with Early Learning in the classroom or at child care centres, to office-based roles that focus on strategic planning, program development and implementation.
For more information about the roles, duties, skills and requirements of ECEs, visit the Government of Canada Job Bank website.
Interested in training to be an ECE?
Current job postings in Northumberland
The following positions are currently available at local childcare agencies in Northumberland County:
| Job title | Specifications | Position Start Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Culture Family Engagement Coordinator, Alderville First Nation Daycare |
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TBD | humanresources@alderville.ca |
| Summer Child Care Assistant (18 years or older), Alderville First Nation |
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May 4, 2026 | humanresources@alderville.ca |
| Classroom Helper, Alderville First Nation |
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Summer 2026 | humanresources@alderville.ca
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| RECE, Ganaraska Child Care Centre, Port Hope Highschool Site |
|
TBD | ganaraskaccc@outlook.com |
| EA, Ganaraska Child Care Centre, Port Hope Highschool Site |
|
TBD | ganaraskaccc@outlook.com |
| RECE, Ganaraska Child Care Centre, Ruth Clark Site |
|
TBD | ganaraskaccc@outlook.com |
| EA, Ganaraska Child Care Centre, Ruth Clark Site |
|
TBD | ganaraskaccc@outlook.com |
| RECE, YMCA Child Care |
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As soon as possible | Amanda Smith at amanda.smith@nrt.ymca.ca |
| RECE, Compass Early Learning and Care Cobourg Program |
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On-going | Ryan Heath at rheath@compasselc.com |
| Registered Early Childhood Educator (R.E.C.E), Ganaraska Child Care |
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As soon as possible | ganaraskaccc@outlook.com |