For over 35 years, Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton has offered high-quality programs to young children and their families. We operate full-day early learning and childcare centres for infant, toddler and preschool children, as well as extended-day programs before and after school for kindergarten and school age children in 27 locations throughout the Greater Hamilton Area.

We pride ourselves on being a leading childcare organization, committed to high quality programs that are inclusive, accessible, and promote learning and growth.

Who are we Looking For?

We are looking for a Child Care Centre Relief to compliment our team!

This is a unique position for Umbrella Family! The successful candidate will be used as relief, to cover staffing needs at any of our Umbrella Family locations. This role does not have a static schedule but provides a variety of shift and location coverage.

This position will be scheduled approximately 28.5 to 37.5 hours a week.

Why work for Us?

Benefits to Working for the Umbrella Family and Child Centres:

• Competitive wages and benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unionized Environment
• Generous vacation and sick time allotments
• Employees with children get priority on childcare waiting list
• Working in a fun, collaborative and positive environment with top professionals

Pay: $24.88 - $25.42/hr. (including $5.10 wage grant)

What are we Looking For?

To be considered for this role, the right candidate will have the following qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 1-year experience working directly with children OR Related experience in a childcare setting, working with school age children

Education:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• We may consider those with the following Diploma: Child & Youth Worker, OCT – Teacher, Education Assistant, Social Worker, Recreation & Leisure

Certifications

• Member in good standing with College of ECE's
• Standard First Aid with CPR level C
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Proof of up to date immunization for TB, Tetanus and MMR
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations

Skills: Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of How Does Learning Happen is an asset

Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
• Flexible environment with minimal supervision
• An advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for the ongoing operation of a high-quality childcare centre for children ages 12 months to 12 years of age.

The successful candidate will:

• Establish goals, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate experiences to enhance children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with Ministry of Education's How Does Learning Happen
• Supervising children in your care at all times
• Organize indoor and outdoor play areas, space, equipment, and materials to create a warm and welcoming environment
• Conduct daily checks on each child in his/her group as per Ministry requirements, complete documentation and notify the Supervisor of any unusual circumstances
• Maintain a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high-quality child care program can operate, and maintain professional relationships with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty
• Work to provide age-appropriate developmental activities to enhance the individual and group's cognitive, physical, social, cultural, and emotional development

In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants to support them in all aspects of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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