River East French Exposure Nursery School (REFENS) is seeking a dedicated and qualified French-speaking, full-time Early Childhood Educator (ECE II or III), to take over as our Lead Teacher/Director beginning in September 2025. REFENS is committed to providing high-quality preschool education in a school setting while introducing children to the French language. 

About REFENS 

Our 54-space program includes two classes of 15 four-year-olds and two classes of 12 three year-olds. Classes are held from 9:15-11:35 AM and 1:00-3:20 PM. We provide a paid lunch break, along with planning and prep time before and/or after class each day. REFENS operates on the RETSD school schedule, with closures during summer, Christmas, and Spring break, as well as all divisional PD days. Our team consists of 2 staff—our lead teacher/director and a teacher’s assistant, who supports the daily operations of the program. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Program Development: Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that introduces children to the French language and promotes their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. 

• Activity Leadership: Lead activities—conducted in both French and English—such as circle time, calendar, music/songs, science experiments, fire safety lessons and arts and crafts. Plan, organize, and execute educational field trips that complement and enhance the learning experience. 

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the teacher’s assistant, Board of Directors, and staff at the housing school, fostering supportive relationships within the team. Attend monthly Board Meetings and present reports on the program’s daily operations. 

• Observation and Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and development. Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural issues and communicate effectively with parents or guardians. 

• Licensing Compliance: Ensure compliance to all licensing requirements as outlined in the Best Practices Licensing Manual for Early Learning and Child Care Centres. Maintain ongoing communication with the program's child care coordinator/licensing body, providing regular updates on licensing-related practices. Collect, organize, and submit all necessary documents and reports accurately and within the required timeframe. 

• Environment Management: Set up and maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment that meets licensing and health standards.