After-School Educator: Create Playful Learning & Care

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Unionized environment

Generous vacation and sick time

Job summary

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is hiring a Before and After School Educator for a part-time role in Hamilton, ON. The role focuses on delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate programs for JK/SK and school-aged children in a collaborative environment.

You will greet families, support transitions, supervise meals and snacks, and help implement activities aligned with How Does Learning Happen?

Qualifications

• ECE diploma and be in good standing with the College of ECEs, or eligible for Director’s Approval to work alone with children.
• Experience in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience in program planning for JK/SK and school-aged children.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of responsibilities and schedules.
• Passion for supporting children, families, and colleagues in a positive, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and families with warmth and professionalism.
• Support children as they transition from home to the program, including self-regulation and social engagement.
• Engage children in meaningful activities using a programming cart of materials.
• Provide morning snacks, ensuring children wash hands and eat safely.
• Help children tidy up and prepare for their school day, including outdoor play as appropriate.
• Set up and facilitate activities aligned with How Does Learning Happen?
• Supervise snack and ensure all children eat safely.
• Provide indoor and outdoor play opportunities and support children’s interests.
• Monitor children’s behaviour, offering guidance and support as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

ECE Diploma (or equivalent for Director's Approval)

Experience in childcare setting

Job description

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is hiring a Before and After School Educator for a part-time role in Hamilton, ON. The role focuses on delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate programs for JK/SK and school-aged children in a collaborative environment.

You will greet families, support transitions, supervise meals and snacks, and help implement activities aligned with How Does Learning Happen?