Internal - Temporary RECE Program Leader

Umbrella Family; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Priority childcare placement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Umbrella Family in Ontario is seeking a Temporary RECE Program Leader to support children and families by developing safe, developmentally appropriate programs. The role includes before/after school responsibilities, administration, and program oversight at Eastdale Centre in Stoney Creek.

You will lead a site team, manage enrollment and attendance, coordinate subsidies and statistics, and collaborate with families and partners.

Qualifications

• ECE Diploma and member in good standing with the College of ECE
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered ECE
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills to guide a team and build relationships with families, staff, and community partners
• Strong understanding of child development and behavioural guidance
• Experience planning and implementing JK/SK and school-age programs
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of duties and schedules
• Commitment to fostering a positive, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Welcome children and families and maintain sign-in/sign-out attendance records
• Support children’s emotional, social, and behavioural needs
• Prepare and offer snacks following safe food practices
• Engage children in meaningful indoor and outdoor activities aligned with How Does Learning Happen?
• Set up invitations to play using a program cart and developmentally appropriate materials
• Pick up and transition JK/SK groups safely from classrooms
• Facilitate outdoor play and manage necessary equipment
• Communicate professionally with families, colleagues and school partners
• Perform Program Leader-specific administrative tasks, including weekly attendance and enrollment updates, monthly subsidy and statistics, maintaining time sheets and placing orders for groceries, responding to emails and phone messages
• Support other staff in the centre as needs arise throughout the day

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Child development knowledge

Program planning

Communication

Organization

Education

ECE Diploma

Job description

Internal - Temporary RECE Program Leader

Temporary RECE Program Leader (contract end date is to be determined)
Temporary, Full-time
Build your career where you truly belong — welcome to Umbrella Family.
For over 35 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in early childhood education, powered by passionate staff who make a real impact every day. At Umbrella Family, you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow in a collaborative environment designed to help you thrive.
Join a workplace that values your contributions and celebrates the connection you make with children and their families. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special.

Internal Posting Date: 09/04/2026
Internal Closing Date: 09/11/2026
Target Start Date: 09/28/2026
Internal applicants please submit your application through this job posting by 12:00PM on 09/11/2026

Location:EastdaleCentre,99 Lincoln Rd,Stoney Creek, ONL8E 1Z4
Total Hours per Week: 34.75 (includes admin time of 7 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-9:30am and 3:15pm-6:00pm
Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $31.00per hour

About the Role
As a Program Leader at a Sallelite centre, you will be responsible for supporting children and families by developing and implementing safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate programs. Each centre operates uniquely, but the core of your role remains the same: to be present, supportive, and engaged.
This position includes both Before and After School program responsibilities, administrative duties, and program oversight tailored to your assigned site. You will create meaningful play experiences, provide healthy snacks, supervise indoor and outdoor activities, and maintain a welcoming, inclusive program environment.
As a leader for the site, you will also support your site through tasks such as enrollment, attendance tracking, subsidy and statistics reporting, grocery ordering, and communication with families and supervisors.
Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Diploma (ECE) and member in good standing with the College of ECEs
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered ECE
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills to guide a team, support daily centre operations, and build positive relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
• Strong understanding of child development and behavioural guidance
• Ability to effectively interact with children requiring self-regulation support
• Familiarity with How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience planning and implementing programs for JK/SK and school-age children
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of duties and schedules
• Commitment to fostering a positive, team-oriented environment

Certifications:

• Member in good standing with the College of ECE
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Proof ofup-to-date immunizations(TB, Tetanus, MMR)

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome children and families warmly during arrivals and departures while ensuring accurate sign-in and sign-out attendance records are maintained.
• Support children’s emotional, social, and behavioural needs
• Prepare and offer morning and afternoon snacks following safe food practices
• Engage children in meaningful indoor and outdoor activities aligned with How Does Learning Happen?
• Set up invitations to play using a program cart and developmentally appropriate materials
• Pick up and transition JK/SK groups safely from classrooms
• Facilitate outdoor play and manage necessary equipment
• Communicate professionally with families, colleagues, and school partners
• Perform Program Leader-specific administrative tasks, including:
  – Weekly attendance and enrollment updates
  – Monthly subsidy and statistics
  – Maintaining time sheets and placing orders for groceries
  – Responding to emails and phone messages
• Support other staff in the centre as needs arise throughout the day

Why Join Umbrella Family?

• Robust retirement plan with employer matching
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Priority childcare placement for employees’ children
• Positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment