Temporary Teaching Assistant (ending in November 1, 2027)

Temporary, Part time

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 staff who make a real impact every day. At Umbrella Family, you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow in a collaborative setting designed to help you thrive. Join a workplace that values your contributions and celebrates the connection you make with children and their families. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special.

Location: Greensville Centre,625 Harvest Road,Dundas, ONL9H 5K8

Total Hours per Week: 5

Schedule: 8:30am-9:30am, Monday to Friday

Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $23.79 per hour

About the Role

As a Teacher’s Assistant, you are a key support to the classroom, the children, and the centre. Your flexibility, care, and teamwork help maintain a positive, organized, and safe environment for all. Duties vary from centre to centre, but your contributions will always make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated awareness of working with children
- Experience and ability to effectively interact with children requiring behavioural guidance
- Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction from supervisors
- Flexibility and adaptability to support various duties and changing needs
- Passion for nurturing children and supporting their growth
- Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? and the ability to apply it in practice

Certifications:





- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof ofup-to-date immunizations(TB, Tetanus, MMR)

Key Responsibilities:

- Meet and greet children and families at drop-off
- Assist staff as they arrive, including helping in classrooms or other areas of the centre
- Provide support in assigned classrooms, including Infant, Toddler, or Preschool rooms, based on daily operational needs
- Deliver and serve snacks, tidy classrooms, or support other centre needs as assigned
- Follow the plans for the day and support children’s learning and engagement
- Adapt to different duties as required by the centre’s schedule and needs
- Be flexible and ready to support co-workers and the centre wherever help is required

Why Join Umbrella Family?

- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Generous vacation and sick time entitlements
- Priority childcare placement for employees’ children
- Positive, collaborative, and supportive work 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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