Internal- RECE Full Day Educator
full-time•Hamilton
About this role
RECE Full Day Educator
Permanent, Full- 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 educators 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 meaningful work you bring to children and their families. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special.
Internal Posting Date: 01/21/2026
Internal Closing Date: 01/27/2026
Target Start Date: 2/2/2026
If you are an internal applicant, please submit your application through this job posting by 12:00PM on 01/27/2026
Location: Cathy Wever Centre, 160 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton, ON L8L 5V7
Total Hours per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts
Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $28.68 per hour
About the Role
As an RECE Full Day Educator at Umbrella Family Centres, you will play an important role in supporting children and families each day by creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Working alongside a collaborative team, you will plan, implement, and document engaging, play-based learning experiences that reflect children’s interests and developmental needs. You will support daily routines and well-being, actively supervise indoor and outdoor activities, and build positive relationships through open communication with families and colleagues.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- Good standing with the College of ECE
Skills & Knowledge:
- Demonstrated ability to guide, support, and build positive relationships with children requiring behavioural guidance, using responsive and inclusive strategies.
- Strong knowledge and application of How Does Learning Happen? to foster environments that support belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression.
- Proven experience in planning, implementing, and documenting developmentally appropriate full-day programs for toddler and preschool-aged children
- Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and engage families in their child’s learning.
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and document developmentally appropriate activities that promote children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in alignment with How Does Learning Happen?
- Ensure the health, safety, supervision, and overall well-being of children at all times, following CCEYA requirements and Umbrella policies and procedures.
- Create and maintain an engaging, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment that supports exploration, belonging, and positive relationships with children and their families.
- Collaborate with team members to support consistent daily routines, positive behaviour guidance, and smooth program operations.
- Comprehensive benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement plan with Employer Matching.
- Unionized workplace supporting work-life balance.
- Generous vacation and sick time.
- Priority childcare for employees’ children.
- Positive, collaborative, and engaging team 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.
What you'll do
- As an RECE Full Day Educator, you will plan, implement, and document developmentally appropriate activities that promote children's development. You will ensure the health, safety, and overall well-being of children while creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
About Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is a non-profit corporation, in operation since 1988 and administered by a community-based Board of Directors. Our Board Members include Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Trustees and staff, as well as members of the community who have a keen interest in early learning and childcare. We operate full-day early learning and child care centres, as well as extended day programs before and after school in the Greater Hamilton Area.
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