Number of Vacancies: 13 Permanent Relief Time and 2 Permanent Part Time

Hours of Work: Relief 0-14 hours per week and Part Time 15-29 hours per week

Compensation: $22.60 + $2.00 Provincial Wage Enhancement

Job Code: 2-CCC-2026

Start Date: TBD

Department: Children's Services

Location: Hamilton, ON and Dunnville ON

ABOUT US

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

YWORK FOR US?

Grounded in our core values of intersectional feminism , people-centered approaches, belonging, shared responsibility and strong partnerships , our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET

- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
- Childcare discounts
- Opportunities to get involved in our community
- A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, gender diverse people and families every day, we would love for you to join our team





RESPONSIBILITIES

- Creates a stimulating and nurturing setting for children to learn and grow, ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision, and attendance protocols;
- Works collaboratively with RECE team to plan innovative weekly programs that are ageappropriate and meet individual and group needs, according to YWCA philosophy;
- Implements curriculum to meet the needs, interests and talents of all children;
- Participates in all activities with the children;
- Updates, develops and ensures positive, professional communication with parents/families, community partners, outside agencies, co-workers and support staff, an on an ongoing basis;
- Supports the supervision of students and volunteers as required;
- Supports staff and classrooms as needed (e.g. staff breaks, programming time, etc.);
- Ensures classroom environment is kept clean and neat, including all activity and program areas, and common spaces, including toy washing and sanitizing;
- Works with limited pieces of child and family confidential data, with duty to report;
- Captures and monitors the children’s development goals and progress through weekly documentation;




- Ensures that written records are accurately documented and maintained including attendance records, symptoms of ill health, daily classroom logs, etc.;
- Prepares reports and statistics for Supervisor as required;
- Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act and YWCA Policies;
- Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
- Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes;
- Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships
- Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
- Participate in mandatory organizational and departmental trainings and meetings;
- Prepare snacks while adhering to the YWCA Hamilton Menu and Public Health guidelines;
- Must be able to supervise large groups of children during onsite and offsite excursions such as field trips and swimming;
- Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping;
- Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold.

QUALIFICATIONS

- High School diploma – 18 years or older;
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a licensed childcare setting;
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Health Child Development (PHCD) training is an asset;
- Working knowledge of children and early years programs;
- Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
- Ability to bring a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to work;
- Must provide a TB test, p

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