Teaching Assistant 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 staff 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.
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 prospect to be part of something special.
Location Sir Wilfrid Laurier Centre,70 Albright Road,Hamilton, ONL8K 5J3
Total Hours per Week 8.75
Schedule Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 9:30am
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? 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, collaborative, and supportive work environment
Welcome to Umbrella Family — where every role makes a difference.
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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📌 Teaching Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
📍 Ontario