Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Autism & Behaviour Services, Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.
H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand-Norfolk Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children’s services.
H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.
Early Learning & Care Unit- Existing Vacancy
School-Age Program
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Ref. #2026-56
Part-time, Permanent, Hourly
-program runs September to June
-Waterford: St Bernard of Clairvaux location
-minimum of 22 hours per week during the school year with the potential for additional hours based on program needs
-Shifts include planning and administrative time & afternoons 2:00pm-6:00pm, Monday – Friday
Wage Rate: Step 1 - $26.38 - Step 2 - $26.38 - Step 3 - $27.63
*(Rates include the Wage Subsidy, Wage Enhancement, and Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care grants as per current funder guidelines, for eligible individuals).
Benefits: Comprehensive, Extended Health Benefit Plan includes Health & Dental Benefits & RRSP
The licensed before and after school program, offers care and supervision to children in Junior Kindergarten (JK) and up to 12 years of age. The program offers educational activities, including gross motor games, sports, time to complete homework, nutritious snacks, special programming and spontaneous fun. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am until the start of school then from the end of school to 6:00 pm.
Responsibilities:
To develop programing with children guided by their interests, in play-based learning environments at Before & After-School Programs.
Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education Diploma (registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing)
- Experience leading children’s activities
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- A minimum of one year experience preferred
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR-C
- Verification of the required immunizations/immunity, as required by the local Medical Officer of Health
- Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.
Applicants are welcome to email the Early Learning & Care Manager, Jackie Forbes,
[email protected] for more information about hourly wage top-ups, comprehensive benefit package and growth opportunities opportunities, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH.
Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to
[email protected] by August 20, 2026 to:
Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0
Website: www.hnreach.on.ca
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please contact us if you require accommodation
A United Way member Agency
Pay: $26.38-$27.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)
- Working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Early Childhood Educator- School-Age Program (Canada)
🏢 Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
📍 Canada