Careers in the Early Years Sector

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

View current job opportunities in Northumberland

Benefits of working in Early Years

• Flexible hours with options to work weekdays, evenings, before and after school hours, etc.
• Great variety of hands-on and in-office work opportunities to fit your preferred work environment
• Opportunity to have a significant, meaningful, positive impact on individuals and the community as a whole
• Opportunity for a fun, playful and creative work environment, which could include physical activity and outdoor recreation

Shine a light on the path to a brighter future

Every day, ECEs provide children with safe, responsive, and caring interactions that build a strong foundation for their development and well-being. Children who participate in high-quality learning environments experience increased verbal communication, reading, math, and science skills, as well as a host of other benefits.

Uncover facts about the many ways ECEs benefit children, their families, and the growth of our economy:

Download our ECE fact sheet

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?

Research Early Childhood Education programs at your preferred college or university for more information about educational pathways.

Current job postings in Northumberland

The following positions are currently available at local childcare agencies in Northumberland County: