Employment Opportunities
Please contact Sarah MacKay for more information by calling 705-645-3027 or via email.
Open Positions
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After School Program Early Childhood Educator
Join our After School Program team across Muskoka as a Registered Early Childhood Educator, creating engaging before & afterschool programming for children Jk- Grade 6.
Huntsville
Bracebridge
Gravenhurst
Port Sydney
Monday to Friday, up to 3 hours per day and/or up to 15 hours per week, hours of work are between 3:00-6:00 pm, contingent upon enrollment follow the school year calendar of TLDSB, SMCDSB, NNDSB Position will start September 8 , 2026
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or other related diploma considered for Director Approval.
- Child Youth Care Worker Diploma, Social Service Worker Diploma, Ontario Teachers College.
- Registered Early Childhood Educator in Good Standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- First Aid CPR-C
- Food Handler Certificate.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place.
- Knowledge and understanding of the How Does Learning Happen? document and Child Care and Early Years Act and requirements from Public Health for licensed child care.
- Experience working with children and their parents in a school age environment. Knowledge of family dynamics.
- Ability to provide an engaging programming for children of all ages and development.
- Able to meet the physical demands of daily program set up and take down.
- Strong Leadership skills and the ability to work independently or in a group.
- Good attendance record.
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Proof of Completion Certificate.
- WHIMS 2015 Training Certificate.
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate.
- Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child C.P.R. Certificate.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations including Hepatitis B, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place policies.
- Adhere to Muskoka Family Focus & CP policies and procedures.
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Assistant Early Childhood Educator – After School Program
Support and inspire school-aged children by joining our afternoon team as an After School Program Assistant in Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, or Huntsville.
Bracebridge
Gravenhurst
Severn Bridge
Monday to Friday, up to 3 hours per day or 15 hours per week, hours of work are between 3 – 6 pm; hours are subject to change, contingent upon enrolment follow the calendar of TLDSB, SMCDSB, NNDSB (with the exception of school holidays and PA days). Position starts September 8, 2026
- Early Childhood Education Diploma and registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of ECE’s would be an asset.
- Currently enrolled in ECE or child development course working towards ECE diploma an asset.
- Other related diplomas that would be an asset are Child and Youth Care Worker, Social Service Worker, Ontario Teacher College, Developmental Social Worker.
- Secondary School Diploma and one year related experience and/or education in a school age environment.
- First Aid CPR-C
- Food Handler Certificate.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place.
- Knowledge and understanding of the How Does Learning Happen? document and Child Care and Early Years Act and requirements from Public Health for licensed child care.
- Experience working with children and their parents in a school age environment. Knowledge of family dynamics.
- Ability to provide an engaging programming for children of all ages and development.
- Able to meet the physical demands of daily program set up and take down.
- Strong Leadership skills and the ability to work independently or in a group.
- Good attendance record.
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Proof of Completion Certificate.
- WHIMS 2015 Training Certificate.
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate.
- Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child C.P.R. Certificate.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations including Hepatitis B, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place policies.
- Adhere to Muskoka Family Focus & CP policies and procedures.
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Relief / Supply Educators
Relief/Supply Educators are required at all our sites throughout Muskoka. Gravenhurst, Bracebridge & Huntsville
Huntsville
Bracebridge
Gravenhurst
Severn Bridge
Port Sydney
Dwight
Emsdale
Hours are an on call basis and vary from week to week based on needs of the programs and availability for shifts. Hours of work are between 7:30 am to 7:00 pm.
- Secondary School Diploma and experience working with children.
- Registered ECE, CYCW, SSW, DSW, OTC Diplomas would be an asset or working toward it.
- Minimally 2 years experience working with Children.
- First Aid CPR-C
- Food Handler Certificate
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place.
- Knowledge and understanding of the How Does Learning Happen? document and Child Care and Early Years Act and requirements from Public Health for licensed child care
- Experience working with children and their parents in a child care environment. Knowledge of family dynamics
- Ability to provide engaging programming for children of all ages and development.
- Able to meet the physical demands of working in child care.
- Strong Leadership skills and the ability to work independently or in a group
- Good attendance record.
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Proof of Completion Certificate.
- WHIMS 2015 Training Certificate.
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate
- Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child C.P.R. Certificate.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations including Hepitatis B, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place policies.
- Adhere to Muskoka Family Focus & CP policies and procedures.
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Assistant Early Childhood Educator – Fairvern Children’s Place
Become an integral part of our Fairvern team in Huntsville as an Assistant Early Childhood Educator, supporting daily care and child development in a collaborative, full-day licensed center.
Position Filled
Monday to Friday, up to 7 hours per day and/or up to 35/ hours per week, hours of work are between 6:30am-7:00 pm, shift rotation and room rotation, contingent upon enrolment, Location dependent. Saturday part time up to 7 hours per day between 8:00 am 5:00 pm
- Early Childhood Education Diploma and registered with the Ontario College of ECE’s would be an asset or other related diploma (CYCW, SSW).
- Currently enrolled in ECE or child development course working towards ECE diploma an asset.
- Secondary School Diploma and one year related experience and/or education in a child care environment.
- Food Handler Certificate.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place.
- Knowledge and understanding of the How Does Learning Happen? document and Child Care and Early Years Act and requirements from Public Health for licensed child care.
- Experience working with children and their parents in a child care environment. Knowledge of family dynamics.
- Ability to provide engaging programming for children of all ages and development.
- Able to meet the physical demands of working in child care.
- Strong Leadership skills and the ability to work independently or in a group.
- Good attendance record.
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Proof of Completion Certificate.
- WHIMS 2015 Training Certificate.
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate.
- Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child C.P.R. Certificate.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations including Hepatitis B, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place policies.
- Adhere to Muskoka Family Focus & CP policies and procedures.
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Early Childhood Educator – Fairvern Children’s Place
Nurture and guide early learners at Fairvern Children’s Place in Huntsville as a Registered Early Childhood Educator in a dedicated, full-day child care setting.
Position Filled
Monday to Saturday, up to 7 hours per day and/or up to 35/ hours per week, hours of work are between 6:30am-7:00 pm, shift rotation and room rotation, contingent upon enrollment, Location dependent. Full time hours are Monday to Friday. Saturday positions are part time up to 7 hours per day
- Early Childhood Education Diploma.
- Registered Early Childhood Educator in Good Standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Food Handler Certificate.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place.
- Knowledge and understanding of the How Does Learning Happen? document and Child Care and Early Years Act and requirements from Public Health for licensed child care.
- Experience working with children and their parents in a child care environment. Knowledge of family dynamics.
- Ability to provide engaging programming for children of all ages and development.
- Able to meet the physical demands of daily program.
- Strong Leadership skills and the ability to work independently or in a group.
- Good attendance record.
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Proof of Completion Certificate.
- WHIMS 2015 Training Certificate.
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate.
- Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child C.P.R. Certificate.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations including Hepatitis B, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place policies.
- Adhere to Muskoka Family Focus & CP policies and procedures.
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Early Childhood Educator – Full Day Early Learning Centres
Join our Full Day Early Learning Centres team across Muskoka as a Registered Early Childhood Educator in a licensed child care environment.
Position Filled
Monday to Friday, up to 7 hours per day and/or up to 35/ hours per week, hours of work are between 7:30am-5:30 pm, shift rotation and room rotation, contingent upon enrollment, Location dependent.
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or other related diploma considered for Director Approval.
- Registered Early Childhood Educator in Good Standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Food Handler Certificate.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place.
- Knowledge and understanding of the How Does Learning Happen? document and Child Care and Early Years Act and requirements from Public Health for licensed child care.
- Experience working with children and their parents in a child care environment. Knowledge of family dynamics.
- Ability to provide engaging programming for children of all ages and development.
- Able to meet the physical demands of daily program.
- Strong Leadership skills and the ability to work independently or in a group.
- Good attendance record.
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Proof of Completion Certificate.
- WHIMS 2015 Training Certificate.
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate.
- Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child C.P.R. Certificate.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations including Hepatitis B, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place policies.
- Adhere to Muskoka Family Focus & CP policies and procedures.
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Assistant Early Childhood Educator – Full Day Early Learning Centres
Join our Full Day Early Learning Centres team across Muskoka as an Assistant Early Childhood Educator, helping deliver high-quality, engaging care to children in our licensed environments.
Position Filled
Monday to Friday, Between the hours of 7:30-5:30, currently rotating shifts and subject to room rotation. Up to 7 hours per day and/or 35 hours per week, contingent upon enrolment, subject to change.
- Early Childhood Education Diploma and registered with the Ontario College of ECEs would be an asset, or other related diploma considered (CYCW, SSW)
- Currently enrolled in ECE or child development course working towards ECE diploma is an asset
- Secondary School Diploma and one year related experience and/or education in a child care environment
- Food Handler Certificate
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place
- Knowledge and understanding of the How Does Learning Happen? document, Child Care and Early Years Act, and Public Health requirements for licensed child care
- Experience working with children and their parents in a child care environment; knowledge of family dynamics
- Ability to provide engaging programming for children of all ages and development levels
- Able to meet the physical demands of working in child care
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently or in a group
- Good attendance record
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Proof of Completion Certificate
- WHMIS 2015 Training Certificate
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate
- Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certificate
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations including Hepatitis B, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place policies
- Adhere to Muskoka Family Focus & CP policies and procedures
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Cook – Full Day Early Learning Centres
Bring your passion for nutrition to our Early Learning Centres as a Cook, planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks for children across our Muskoka locations.
Position Filled
Monday to Friday; Part time 20-35 hours per week (location dependent)
- Secondary School Diploma
- Experience cooking for large groups, including planning nutritious meals and snacks, catering to special diets, grocery shopping and staying within a budget.
- Experience and understanding of Health Requirements for Licensed Child Care and Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Valid Food Handler’s Course Certificate.
- Current Standard First Aid and Infant Child C.P.R. Certificate
- Valid Drivers license and/or ability to safely transport groceries to child care
- Education in Culinary Diploma or equivalent would be an asset.
- Experience cooking for large groups, including planning nutritious meals and snacks, catering to special diets, grocery shopping and staying within a budget.
- Experience and understanding of Health Requirements for Licensed Child Care and Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Valid Food Handler’s Course Certificate.
- Knowledge of Canada Food guide for children and child size portions.
- Experience working with children and/or families.
- Ability to create a grocery order and pick up groceries weekly.
- Able to meet the physical demands of position such as carrying groceries, lifting dish trays.
- Good attendance record.
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced atmosphere.
- A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Flexible, non-judgmental, energetic, resourceful, creative and approachable..
- Worker Health and Safety Certificate.
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place policies.
- Follow and adhere to the Policies of Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place.