Internal - Program Leader

Program Leader 
Permanent, Full-time

Join Umbrella Family: Where a career in Early Childhood Education is a Rewarding Journey.

Empathy, compassion, care, patience, and educating with purpose are some of the core values for educators Umbrella Family.  We believe in creating a nurturing environment where educators feel empowered, fostering innovation and growth in the classroom.

Umbrella Family stands out for its commitment to building meaningful connections that benefit children and their families. As a cornerstone of the Hamilton community for over 35 years, our team is comprised of experienced and positive professionals in early childhood education. Our educators receive unparalleled support and professional development opportunities.

Umbrella Family is not just a place to work, it is a community where educators thrive, grow and truly belong.

Location: Lincoln Alexander; 50 Ravenbury Drive, Hamilton ON L8W 2B5
Total Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts between 7:00am - 6:00pm
Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $28.39 per hour

Internal Closing Date: {09/23/2025}

Why Work with Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Unionized environment that supports work-life balance
• Generous vacation and sick time allotments
• Priority childcare placement for employees' children
• A positive, collaborative, and fun work environment with top-tier professionals

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in early childhood program planning and implementation is preferred but not required
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is required for this position

• Good standing and active registration with the College of ECE  
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Proof of up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, MMR)
• Valid Food Handler’s certification

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• In-depth understanding of How Does Learning Happen framework
• Proficient in behavioral guidance techniques for young children
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion

• Plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate experiences to foster children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development
• Supervise children in your care to ensure their safety and well-being
• Organize indoor and outdoor play spaces, creating a warm and welcoming environment
• Conduct daily health and wellness checks for each child, documenting observations and reporting concerns to the Supervisor
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, staff, and Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board faculty
• Provide age-appropriate developmental activities that support children’s overall growth and learning

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.
Ready to Apply?
We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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