Posted 4 days ago
Temporary RECE Full Day Educator
@ Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is hiring a temporary full-time RECE Full Day Educator, ending November 30, 2026, at the Viola Desmond Centre. The role plans and documents play-based programs for infant, toddler and preschool children, supervises indoor and outdoor activities, and works rotating Monday to Friday shifts of 37.5 hours per week at $28.00 per hour per the collective agreement.
Pay:
$28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Planifier, mettre en œuvre et documenter des activités adaptées au développement
- Assurer la santé, la sécurité et la supervision des enfants en tout temps
- Créer un milieu d'apprentissage inclusif et accueillant
- Collaborer avec l'équipe pour les routines et l'encadrement du comportement
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme en éducation de la petite enfance (ÉPE)
- Bonne position auprès de l'Ordre des ÉPE
- Expérience de programmes journaliers pour nourrissons, tout-petits et préscolaires
- Premiers soins standard avec RCR niveau C
- Vérification satisfaisante des antécédents judiciaires (secteur vulnérable)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | RECE, Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, Vulnerable Sector Police Check |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Early Childhood Education |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness, Childcare |
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Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
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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
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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 | 22 |
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Temporary RECE Full Day Educator
Temporary, Full- time (ending: November 30, 2026)
Build your career where you truly belong — welcome to Umbrella Family.
For over 35 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in early childhood education, powered by passionate educators who make a real impact every day. At Umbrella Family, you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow in a collaborative environment designed to help you thrive.
Join a workplace that values your contributions and celebrates the meaningful work you bring to children and their families. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special.
Location:Viola Desmond Centre; 350 Secord Dr, Hamilton, ON L8K 3W7
Total Hours per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts
Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $28.00 per hour
About the Role
As an RECE Full Day Educator at Umbrella Family Centres, you will play an important role in supporting children and families each day by creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Working alongside a collaborative team, you will plan, implement, and document engaging, play-based learning experiences that reflect children’s interests and developmental needs. You will support daily routines and well-being, actively supervise indoor and outdoor activities, and build positive relationships through open communication with families and colleagues.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- Good standing with the College of ECE
Skills & Knowledge:
- Demonstrated ability to guide, support, and build positive relationships with children requiring behavioural guidance, using responsive and inclusive strategies.
- Strong knowledge and application of How Does Learning Happen? to foster environments that support belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression.
- Proven experience in planning, implementing, and documenting developmentally appropriate full-day programs for infant, toddler and preschool-aged children
- Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and engage families in their child’s learning.
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and document developmentally appropriate activities that promote children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in alignment with How Does Learning Happen?
- Ensure the health, safety, supervision, and overall well-being of children at all times, following CCEYA requirements and Umbrella policies and procedures.
- Create and maintain an engaging, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment that supports exploration, belonging, and positive relationships with children and their families.
- Collaborate with team members to support consistent daily routines, positive behaviour guidance, and smooth program operations.
- Comprehensive benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement plan with Employer Matching.
- Unionized workplace supporting work-life balance.
- Generous vacation and sick time.
- Priority childcare for employees’ children.
- Positive, collaborative, and engaging team environment.
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.
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