RECE Before and After Educator
Permanent, 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 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.

Location: South Meadow Centre, 23 Royce Ave, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3B2

Total Hours per Week: 27.75 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-8:30am and 2:15pm-6:00pm OR 6:45am-8:30am and 2:30pm-6:00pm

Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $28.90 per hour

About the Role
As an RECE Before and After School Educator, your primary responsibility is to be present for children and their families while developing and implementing programs that meet their developmental needs and interests. You will create meaningful play experiences, provide healthy snacks, supervise outdoor and indoor activities, and ensure the safety and well‑being of children in your care.

Duties vary by centre, but your role always includes supporting children, assisting colleagues, and contributing to a welcoming and well‑organized environment.

Key Responsibilities

Greet children and families with warmth and professionalism

Support children as they transition from home to program, including self‑regulation and social engagement

Engage children in meaningful activities using a programming cart of materials

Provide morning snacks, ensuring children wash hands and eat safely

Help children tidy up and prepare for their school day, including outdoor play as appropriate

Set up and facilitate activities aligned with How Does Learning Happen?

Supervise snack and ensure all children eat safely

Provide indoor and outdoor play opportunities and support children’s interests

Monitor children’s behaviour,



offering guidance and support as needed

Qualifications

Early Childhood Education Diploma (ECE) and member in good standing with the College of ECEs

Related experience in a childcare setting

Demonstrated knowledge and working ability to effectively interact with children requiring behavioural guidance

Demonstrated knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?

Experience in program planning and implementation for JK/SK and school‑aged children

Excellent problem‑solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Flexibility to adapt to a variety of responsibilities and schedules

Passion for supporting children, families, and colleagues in a positive, team‑focused environment

Certifications

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)

Why Join Umbrella Family?

Comprehensive benefits package

Robust retirement plan with employer matching

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Unionized environment supporting work‑life balance

Generous vacation and sick time entitlements

Priority childcare placement for employees’ children

Positive, cooperative, 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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📌 RECE Before and After School Educator (Ontario)
🏢 Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
📍 Ontario