Child Care Centre Relief

For over 30 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 over 30 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 all Umbrella Family locations and a vehicle is required. 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:

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

Pay: Rece $26.01/hr (includes wage grants) DA $25.48/hr (includes wage grants)

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:

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

Certifications

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

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

Characteristics

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

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:

• Conduct daily checks on each child in his/her group as per Ministry requirements, complete documentation and notify the Supervisor of any unusual circumstances
• 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
• Work to provide age-appropriate developmental activities to enhance the individual and group’s cognitive, physical, social, cultural, and emotional development
• Organize indoor and outdoor play areas, space, equipment, and materials to create a warm and welcoming environment
• Supervising children in your care at all times
• 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

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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