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Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton Temporary RECE/DA Before and After School Educator in Viola Desmond - Hamilton, Ontario
For over 35 years, Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton has offered high-quality programs to young children and their families. We operate full-day early learning and childcare centres for infant, toddler and preschool children, as well as extended-day programs before and after school for kindergarten and school age children in over 27 locations throughout the Greater Hamilton Area.
We pride ourselves on being a leading childcare organization, committed to high quality programs that are inclusive, accessible, and promote learning and growth.
Who are we Looking For?
We are looking for an Before and After School Early Childhood Educator to compliment our team!
Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Before & After School Early Childhood Educator will develop and implement a variety of activities, designed to stimulate all areas of development, and based on the observed interests of children. Before school programs start at 7am and end just after the school bell time. After school programs begin as soon as school is dismissed in the afternoon, which is typically around 2:30-3:00pm, running until 6pm when parents pick up their children.
This position will be at our Viola Desmond Centre and working 27.75 hours per week.
Pay Rate: RECE $27.50/hr (includes wage grants)
Why work for Us?
Benefits to Working for the Umbrella Family and Child Centres:
Competitive wages
Employee Assistance Program
Unionized Environment
Employees with children get priority on childcare waiting list
Working in a fun, collaborative and positive environment with top professionals
What are we Looking For?
To be considered for this role, the right candidate will have the following qualifications:
Experience: Minimum 1-year experience working directly with children OR Related experience in a childcare setting, working with school age children
Education:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Certifications
Standard First Aid with CPR level C
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Proof of up to date immunization for TB, Tetanus and MMR
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations
Skills: Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of How Does Learning Happen is an asset
Characteristics
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
Flexible environment with minimal supervision
An advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion
What will you be doing?
You will be responsible for the ongoing operation of a high-quality childcare centre for children ages 4 years to 12 years of age.
The successful candidate will:
Establish goals, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate experiences to enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with Ministry of Education’s How Does Learning Happen
Supervising children in your care at all times
Organize indoor and outdoor play areas, space, equipment, and materials to create a warm and welcoming environment
Conduct daily checks on each child in his/her group as per Ministry requirements, complete documentation and notify the Supervisor of any unusual circumstances
Maintain a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high-quality child care program can operate, and maintain professional relationships with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty
Work to provide age-appropriate developmental activities to enhance the individual and group’s cognitive, physical, social, cultural and emotional developmen
In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants to support them in all aspects of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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