Childcare Centre Supply Educator
About the job
- At least one year of experience working directly with children or related experience in a childcare setting.
- A diploma in a childcare-related field such as Early Childhood Education is an advantage; diplomas in Child & Youth Worker, Child and Youth Care, Education Assistant, Social Worker, or Recreation & Leisure may also be considered.
- Membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators is preferred but not required.
- Standard First Aid certification with CPR Level C.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
- Up-to-date immunization for TB, Tetanus, and MMR.
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Education's How Does Learning Happen framework is an asset.
- Willingness to work on call with flexible scheduling and availability for a minimum of three days per week, Monday to Friday, within 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, flexible environment with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to be assigned to multiple locations with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Report to assigned childcare centres to support full-time and part-time staff.
- Establish goals, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities that support children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth in line with the How Does Learning Happen framework.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while fostering professional relationships with Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board faculty.
- Experience working with school-age children is preferred but not required.
About the company
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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hamilton, Canada
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hamilton approved 2025 infrastructure funding of $1,629,121 for new licensed not-for-profit child-care spaces.
- City child-care registry still lists multiple Umbrella centres active in February 2026, showing operating scale.
- CWELCC parent fees remain capped at $22 daily through December 31, 2026, stabilizing demand.
What critics are saying
- Hamilton allocated all 2026 CWELCC spaces by August 2026, limiting new growth.
- Site dependence on HWDSB facilities concentrates lease-renewal and school-closure risk across 27 locations.
- CUPE Local 3491 representation and turnover complaints pressure labor costs, scheduling, and service quality.
What makes Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton unique
- Hamilton-only nonprofit operator with 27 school-based locations across the Greater Hamilton Area in 2026.
- Embedded inside HWDSB schools, giving families convenient before-school, after-school, and full-day continuity.
- Certified Great Place to Work in July 2025, supporting recruiting and retention signaling.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Childcare Support
Training Programs
Professional Development Budget
Mentorship Program