Before and After Early Childhood Educator

Today's Family Early Learning and Child; Burlington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness resources

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Today’s Family Early Learning and Child is hiring an Early Childhood Educator in Burlington, ON for a permanent, on-site role with 27 hours per week. The successful candidate will hold a college diploma in ECE (or higher), be RECE in good standing, and maintain up-to-date immunizations, with Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.

Responsibilities include creating collaborative learning experiences with children, developing diverse programming, and fostering family partnerships while

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of the ChildCare and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience working with children in a child care setting.
• Immunizations up-to-date (TB, Tetanus, Polio, MMR).
• Registered ECE in good standing.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (within last 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with children to co-create experiences to investigate, explore, and amplify their interests.
• Offer dynamic, diverse programming that supports well-being, engagement, and expression of children.
• Explore diverse early learning approaches including Reggio Emilia, play-, project-based learning, and outdoor/arts-based learning.
• Facilitate belonging by creating welcoming, safe environments for children and families.
• Build strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and events.
• Align with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and How Does Learning Happen? guidelines.

Skills

Child care experience

Team collaboration

Lesson planning

Communication

Immunizations up-to-date

Education

College Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Standard First Aid

CPR-C Certification

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 9, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Brant Hills
Burlington, ON L7P, CAN

• On-site
• Early Childhood Educator
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BEFOR001052

Description

Starting Wage: $25.37 to $28.37

Work Hours: 27 hours per week

Location: Brant Hills Before and After School Program

Region: Hamilton

Employment Type: Permanent

Start Date: TBD

Vacancies: 1

Job Posting closing date: October 23, 2026

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects a current opening within the agency.

At Today's Family, we believe in the power of strong partnerships to help children and families thrive. We’re a not-for-profit organization serving over 7,500 children and families across Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Oxford County and Peel Region.

Our mission is to ensure every child experiences the joy of learning through play. We value Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Inclusion, and we’re committed to delivering high-quality programs that evolve to meet the needs of our growing communities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
• Current knowledge and understanding of the ChildCare and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Thorough knowledge ofHow Does Learning Happen?
• Experience working with children in a child care setting
• Record of up-to-date Immunizations (TB Test, Tetanus, Polio, MMR)
• Registered Early Childhood Educator, in good standing
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (done in the last 6 months)

Why Today’s Family?

• Growth & Learning: Gain experience across multiple programs and projects that enhance your skills and passions.
• Flexible Hours: offering Educators reliable working hours that is rooted in caring and opportunity for growth.
• Career Development: Access apprenticeship opportunities, mentorship, and platforms to share your knowledge and ideas.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and retirement savings plans for permanent staff working 25+ hours a week.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Bring your unique talents to the table, whether that’s through language skills, special expertise, or new perspectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with children as our partners to co-create experiences to investigate, explore, and amplify their interests.
• Offer dynamic, diverse, and unique programming that supports the well-being, engagement, and expression of children.
• Consider and explore a wide variety of approaches to early learning, including Reggio-Emilia Approach, Play-based and Project-based Learning, Outdoor Education, Arts-based Learning, HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, Positive Youth Development, among other evidence-based approaches and practices.
• Facilitate belonging for children and families by creating welcoming, accepting, and safe environments for children and families to learn and play.
• Work collaboratively to build strong family partnerships in our communities through meaningful communication, facilitation of events and opportunities to involve and engage families in our work.
• Be innovative in their approach to alignment with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and guiding pedagogical philosophy, ‘How Does Learning Happen?’

At Today's Family, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to accommodating any needs during the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Education

Required

College Diploma or better in Early Childhood Education.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Standard First Aid Standard CPR Registered ECE