Early Years Facilitator/Registered Early Childhood Educator – Children & Family Services

Wesley; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley is seeking a dynamic Early Years Facilitator/Registered Early Childhood Educator to deliver services in an EarlyON Child and Family Centre. This full-time, temporary position involves developing programs, ensuring child safety, and engaging with families. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Early Childhood Education and at least two years of experience with children aged 2-12.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately

Employee Discounts

Fun and engaging organizational events

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children ages 2-12.
• Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Documentation for ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and evaluate day-to-day operations of the programs.
• Ensure oversight and safety of all children in the program.
• Plan programming based on the Ministry of Education’s pedagogy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Years Facilitator/Registered Early Childhood Educator – Children & Family Services

Posting #:4078 Posting Date: 05/14/2025 Posting Closing:until filled

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Early Years Facilitator/Registered Early Childhood Educator who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment to our clients, families, and each other.

The Early Years Facilitator/Registered Early Childhood Educator delivers Early Years services in an EarlyON Child and Family Centre and is an Early Childhood Educator in a Before and After School program. The hours of work shift within operating hours from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday to Friday; however, EarlyON programs may also operate on Saturday and Sunday. The location is the Wesley EarlyON Child and Family Centre and Wesley Before and After School Program, sites to be determined and may vary.

This position is a unionized, full-time, temporary position. The base rate of pay is $19.21 for the Registered Early Childhood Educator position and $23.58 for the Early Years Facilitator role. The rate of pay varies between $25.21 - $28.21 per hour based on the eligible wage top-ups available. This position is 40 hours per week. The contract is from June 9, 2025, and runs until September 4, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, plan, promote, implement and evaluate day to day operations of the programs with the support of the Manager and Supervisor, Early Years and other staff.
2. Ensure oversight, safety and care of all children, participants in the program at all times.
3. Plan and implement programming based on the Ministry of Education’s pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen?”
4. Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the interests and needs of the children in the program.
5. Be familiar with and adhere to licensing requirements per the Ministry of Education, Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).
6. Ensure program needs are being met and in compliance with program licensing requirements.
7. Be familiar with and adhere to all licensed program policies and procedures.
8. Be familiar with and adhere to the EarlyON Child and Family Centre mandate, services, and procedures.
9. Provide current and relevant information to parents/caregivers about services in the community and at Wesley that may address their needs and make appropriate referrals as required.
10. Facilitate engaging programs and/or workshops in the EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

What you will bring:

1. Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or equivalent.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience working with urban core children ages 2-12 years.
3. Experience working in a child care setting, with parents and with community partners.
4. Documentation to support ongoing professional development in the field of early learning and care.
5. Strong team experience and organizational and problem-solving skills.
6. Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, i.e., Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events, such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
  
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts
  
  

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/

2. From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.