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Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton

Non-profit early learning and child care

Program Manager - RECE

School Leadership & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHamilton, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
  • Have ten years of experience working within a childcare centre and five years of people management experience.
  • Have demonstrated experience overseeing operations, staffing, enrollment management, and program administration.
  • Have business and operational acumen, including experience with budgeting, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational planning.
  • Have strong knowledge of the CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen , and responsive pedagogy.
  • Have leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
  • Hold a valid driver's license and have a reliable vehicle.
  • Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and current Standard First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management to Supervisors and program teams across multiple sites.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple child care programs, including staffing, scheduling, enrollment, occupancy, compliance, and program support.
  • Support and monitor program quality to ensure alignment with How Does Learning Happen , relationship-based practice, and Reggio-inspired pedagogy.
  • Support financial and operational accountability, including budgeting, resource allocation, and operational planning.
  • Analyze operational needs and implement strategies that support organizational effectiveness, service quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead and support teams through change management initiatives while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Build strong relationships with families, school partners, community stakeholders, and internal leadership teams.
  • Ensure compliance with the CCEYA, licensing requirements, organizational policies, and health and safety standards.
  • Participate in organizational planning, leadership initiatives, and strategic priorities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working within not-for-profit and/or unionized environments is considered an asset.

About the Company

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton

Non-profit early learning and child care

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is a non-profit organization that runs full-day early learning and child care centres, plus before- and after-school programs, for families in the Greater Hamilton Area. Centers operate under a community-based board and deliver care, supervision, and early education for children while their parents work or study. The program works through supervised facilities where children attend daily, receive structured activities, and participate in extended-day care before and after school to fit family schedules. The organization differentiates itself through its community-governed, non-profit model and close ties to local schools and community members, rather than relying on for-profit operations. Its goal is to provide reliable, accessible early learning and childcare services that support children’s development and families’ needs in the Hamilton area.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hamilton, Canada
Founded
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