Relief Staff

Childcare Centre Relief Staff
Permanent, Part-time to Full-time

Unlock your Passion for Childcare: Join Umbrella Family’s Legacy of Excellence!

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 team members receive exceptional support and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

• While you will be assigned a home site, this position requires flexibility to provide coverage across our centres in Hamilton, Ontario. 
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to drive to various locations as needed.

• RECE: $27.94 per hour
• Non-RECE: $25.40 per hour

• 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 1-year experience working directly with children or in a childcare setting.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent (e.g., Child & Youth Worker, Child and Youth Care, OCT, Recreation & Leisure diploma).

• Must have valid driver’s license (G) and daily access to a reliable vehicle
• 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

• Familiarity with How Does Learning Happen? (an asset)
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license, as this position requires regular travel to centre locations in Hamilton and surrounding areas
• Willingness to work in an on-call capacity with flexible scheduling
• Availability to work from Monday to Friday, within the 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM time frame.
• Flexibility to take on part-time or full-time schedules.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to be assigned in multiple locations, with minimal supervision.
• Passion for diversity, equality, and inclusion advocacy.

• Setting and achieving goals, planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate activities that promote children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in accordance with the Ministry of Education’s How Does Learning Happen framework.
• Supervising children in your care at all times and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
• Organizing indoor and outdoor play areas, creating a welcoming space for all children.
• Conducting daily health checks, maintaining documentation, and addressing any concerns with the Centre Supervisor.
• Collaborating with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty and maintaining positive, professional relationships.