Registered Early Childhood Educator Children & Family Services

Registered Early Childhood Educator – Children & Family Services

Posting #: 4009 Posting Date: 02/18/2025 Posting Closing: until filled

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Registered Early Childhood Educator who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The Registered Early Childhood Educator delivers Early Years services in EarlyON Child and Family Centres and/or licensed child care programs.   

This position is a unionized, full-time, permanent position. The rate of pay is $18.65 per hour, the rate of pay varies between $23.65 - $26.65 based on eligible wage top ups available. Hours per week are 40. The shifts will cover program operating hours from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and all program operating days.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, plan, promote, implement, and evaluate day-to-day operations of the programs with the support of the Supervisor, Early Years, and other staff.


2. Plan and implement programming based on the Ministry of Education’s pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen?”


3. Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the interests and needs of the children in the program.


4. Be familiar with and adhere to licensing requirements per the Ministry of Education, Child Care and Early Years Act (2014) and ensure program needs are being met in compliance with program licensing requirements.


5. Be familiar with and adhere to the EarlyON Child and Family Centre mandate, services and procedures.


6. Provide current and relevant information to parents/caregivers about services in the community and at Wesley that may address their needs and make appropriate referrals as required.


7. Facilitate engaging programs and/or workshops in the EarlyON Child and Family Centre.


8. Welcome, support, and interact with clients, remembering to be sensitive to all families including those culturally diverse, LGBTQ, young parents, etc.


9. Uphold all standards legislated by the Hamilton Board of Health, Fire Code, as well as the Ministry of Education (MEDU).


10. Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

1. Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or equivalent.


2. Experience working in a child care setting, with parents, and with community partners.


3. Experience and sensitivity working with all families including those culturally diverse, LGBTQ, young parents, etc.


4. Current First Aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling Certificate, N.V.C.I. training, and ECERS, SACERS training.


5. Driver’s license and a vehicle required

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute


• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!


• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event


• Professional development and training opportunities


• Full Health & Dental Benefits (Eligible After Three Months)


• Personal & Vacation Days


• RRSP Contribution Program (Eligible After One Year)


• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately


• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/


2. From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.