Posted last month
Supply Educator
@ Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is hiring a part-time casual Supply Educator to cover assigned childcare centres across Hamilton. The work involves supporting staff and planning developmentally appropriate activities for children, following the How Does Learning Happen framework. Pay is $27.05 per hour for RECE holders and $23.05 per hour for non-RECE, with Monday to Friday shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm.
Pay:
$23.05–$27.05 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support full- and part-time staff at assigned childcare centres
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
- Maintain a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children
- Build professional relationships with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year working directly with children or in childcare
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Up-to-date immunizations for TB, tetanus and MMR
- Early Childhood Education diploma an advantage
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid with CPR Level C |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Child and Youth Worker, Education Assistant, Social Work |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
UFCC is a nonprofit licensed child care provider offering full-day early learning and before- and after-school programs.
Full company description
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is a non-profit corporation, in operation since 1988 and administered by a community-based Board of Directors. Our Board Members include Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Trustees and staff, as well as members of the community who have a keen interest in early learning and childcare. We operate full-day early learning and child care centres, as well as extended day programs before and after school in the Greater Hamilton Area.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,862
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 149
- Reported office locations
- 1550 Upper James St., Suite 302, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Family
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
- Specialties
- Child Care
- Education
- Daycare
- and Preschool
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is a non-profit corporation, in operation since 1988 and administered by a community-based Board of Directors. Our Board Members include Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Trustees and staff, as well as members of the community who have a keen interest in early learning and childcare. We operate full-day early learning and child care centres, as well as extended…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Child CareEducationDaycareand Preschool |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
| View page |
Childcare Centre Supply Educator
Casual, Part-time
Make a difference where it matters most – Become part of the Umbrella Family!
Join Umbrella Family and embark on a journey where empathy, compassion and teaching with purpose guide our educators every step. Our nurturing environment empowers educators to innovate and grow, shaping futures in the classroom and beyond.
With over 35 years of commitment to the Hamilton community, we pride ourselves on building meaningful connections that benefit children and their families. Our team of specialists ensure unparalleled support and development opportunities, setting you up for success in your career.
Join our family where belonging, growth, and making a difference define who we are.
Location: Gatestone Centre; 127 Gatestone Drive, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 3Z5
Schedule: Monday to Friday between 7:00am to 6:00pm shifts
Pay Rate (includes wage grants):
- RECE: $27.05 per hour
- Non-RECE: $23.05 per hour
- Flexible hours depending on your availability as a Supply Educator
- Multiple locations available across the Hamilton area
- A positive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment with highly skilled and passionate professionals.
Who We’re Looking For
Experience:
- Minimum 1-year experience working directly with children, OR related experience in a childcare setting, working with school-age children is preferred but not required
- Diploma in a field related to childcare such as Early Childhood Education is an advantage
- A Diploma in Child & Youth Worker, Child and Youth Care, OCT, Education Assistant, Social Worker, or Recreation & Leisure may also be considered.
- Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) is preferred but not required
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Up-to-date immunization for TB, Tetanus, and MMR
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Education’s How Does Learning Happen framework is an asset.
- Willingness to work in an on-call capacity with flexible scheduling
- Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week, Monday to Friday, within the 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM time frame.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, flexible environment with minimal supervision
- Flexibility and adaptability to be assigned in multiple locations, with minimal supervision.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to assigned childcare centres to support full- and part-time staff
- Establishing goals, planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities to support children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth in line with the How Does Learning Happen framework
- Maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while fostering professional relationships with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty
Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodations during the hiring process.
Recruitment Process Disclosure
This organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision-making technologies in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for employment. All applications are evaluated exclusively through a human review process conducted by our Human Resources personnel and hiring managers.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.
Ready to Apply?
We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the position for you? Send your resume and introduction to [email protected] to join our talent pool!
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.