Teaching Assistant

Permanent, Part time

Build your career where you truly belong - welcome to Umbrella Family.

For over 35 years, weve been a trusted leader in early childhood education, powered by passionate staff who make a real impact every day. Join a workplace that values your contributions and celebrates the connection you make with children and their families. This isnt just a job - its your opportunity to be part of something special.

Internal Posting Date: October 9, 2026

Internal Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Target Start Date: October 30, 2026

Location: Shannen Koostachin Centre, 110 Bellagio Ave, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0

Total Hours per Week: 10

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 10:00am

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

About the Role

As a Teachers 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 secure 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 childrens learning and engagement
• Adapt to different duties as required by the centres 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

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.

Are you a current employee of Umbrella Family and Child Centres?

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Have you previously been employed by Umbrella Family and Child Centres?

Do you have a reliable source of transportation?

Are you registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)?

If you are an RECE, Please provide your registration number here.

Please check the option that applies to you: * Completed and obtained Child and Youth Care Diploma Completed and obtained Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) in active registration Completed 2nd year of Early Childhood Education course None of the above