ECE - Supply

Today's Family Early Learning and Child; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Learning

Flexible Hours

Career Development

Comprehensive Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Today’s Family is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for casual, on-call coverage at Tapleytown Child Care Centre in Hamilton. The role offers flexible hours, with opportunities to engage in multiple programs and contribute to the well‑being and development of young learners.

Applicants should hold an ECE qualification, be registered or eligible for registration, and be prepared to work with diverse families within a not-for-profit community organization serving Hamilton and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience working with children in a child care setting.
• Immunizations current (TB Test, Tetanus, Polio, MMR).
• Registered ECE in good standing.
• First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Vulnerable Sector Check updated (last 6 months).
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-call Supply Early Childhood Educator across programs in the region based on availability.
• Collaborate with children as partners to co-create experiences that explore interests.
• Offer diverse programming supporting well-being, engagement and expression of children.
• Explore approaches to early learning including Reggio-Emilia, Play-based, Project-based Learning, Outdoor Education, Arts-based Learning, HIGH Five.
• Foster belonging by creating welcoming, safe environments for children and families.
• Build strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and community engagement.
• Align with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and How Does Learning Happen? pedagogy.

Skills

CCEYA knowledge

How Does Learning Happen? knowledge

Experience with children

First Aid and CPR-C certification

Education

College Diploma or better in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25.37 CAD to $28.97 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Early Childhood Educator
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: ECESU001041

Description

Starting Wage:$25.37 - $28.97

Work Hours:Casual/As Needed

Locations : Tapleytown Child Care Centre

Region:Hamilton

Employment Type:Casual

Start Date: TBD

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

AtToday’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 isto 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 Child Care 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)
• Valid Driver's License

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

• Serve as anon-call Supply Early Childhood Educator, providing flexible coverage across programs in the region by picking up shifts based on personal availability.
• 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 forchildrenand 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?’

AtToday’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 theAccessibility 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] .

Travel Required

Yes .

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

College Diploma or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.