• Location: 2520 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, Ontario  

• School: Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Elementary School (Opening Fall 2025)  

• Position: Position: Early Childhood Educator (Part-Time or Full-Time)  

About Us: Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Elementary School is set to make history as the first Serbian Orthodox elementary school in Canada, opening its doors in Fall 2025. As a registered not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to enriching the academic and spiritual lives of our students, valuing both educational excellence and a deep sense of cultural identity. Our mission is to provide an environment that integrates rigorous academics with Orthodox Christian values.

Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our team. The ECE will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for our youngest students, laying a strong foundation for their academic and spiritual development. This position offers flexibility and can be filled on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the candidate's availability and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate educational activities and lesson plans for early childhood learners.

• Create a warm and welcoming classroom atmosphere that reflects Eastern Orthodox Christian values.

• Support the social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children through individualized and group instruction.

• Collaborate with other educators and staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.

• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians to provide updates on students’ progress and address any concerns.

• Contribute to the overall development of the school’s early childhood program and participate in school community events.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certification as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in Ontario.

• Fluency in Serbian. 

• Reference Letter from an Eastern Orthodox Church Priest (preferably from Serbian Orthodox Church), indicating you are a practicing Eastern Orthodox Christian (dated within the past 12 months).

• Experience working with young children in an early childhood education setting.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Passionate about fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for young children.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators and contribute to a supportive school community.

• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the groundbreaking first Serbian Orthodox Elementary School in Canada.

• Play a key role in shaping the early educational experiences of our students.

• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to integrating academic excellence with spiritual growth.

Accessibility: Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Elementary School is committed to creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive workplace. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request. You may also request accommodation by emailing careers@svetisavaskola.com.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the next generation of students in the Serbian community. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated ECE to our team!