Program Supervisor

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Hamilton is seeking a Program Supervisor to oversee operations at two childcare centres. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with legislation, and maintaining high program quality for children aged 0-12. The ideal candidate will have a College Diploma in Early Childhood Education, be registered with CECE, and possess significant management experience. This position offers a competitive benefits package, promoting a supportive and respectful work environment.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Retirement matching program

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a childcare centre.
• Two years of people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the CCEYA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of high-quality childcare centres.
• Provide supervision and leadership to staff.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and inspections.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of CCEYA

Childcare legislation knowledge

Professional guidance skills

Unionized environment experience

Education

College Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Registered with CECE

Job description

Join a team of passionate educators who are pioneers in their field, contributing to our esteemed 35-year reputation as leaders in early childhood education. You’re not just encouraged – you’re certain to thrive, supported by a dedicated team of fellow educators and leaders, and impactful resources.

Starting a career with Umbrella Family means stepping into a role where you can confidently serve as a positive role model during children’s formative years. It is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact and contribute to shaping future generations.

Join Umbrella Family and become part of a community where your voice matters and your contributions are valued.

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton operates full-day early learning and child care centres for infant, toddler and preschool children, as well as extended day programs before and after school for kindergarten and school age children in the Greater Hamilton Area.

We are currently recruiting for a Program Supervisor to be responsible for providing a high-quality program that meets the individual needs of children and their families.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Supervisor will be responsible for the ongoing operation of two high-quality childcare centres that serve children ages 0-12 years of age. The successful candidate will provide supervision and leadership to a team of staff; work in alignment with How Does Learning Happen ensuring that each of the 4 foundations are implemented; maintain administration of all licenses, inspections and other related documentation; support the partnership between child care and school staff; ensure overall financial management of the Centre and complete administrative tasks as required; and support and facilitate strong partnerships with community partners.

Qualifications required for the position include:

• College Diploma (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education is required;
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE), member in good standing;
• Five (5) years of experience working within a childcare centre and two (2) years of people management experience;
• Experience working within a unionized environment is considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of applicable employment and child care legislation and regulations, to carry out job responsibilities;
• Working knowledge and skill to provide professional expertise and guidance to directly supervised employees;
• Additional training related to infant care would be considered an asset;
• Strong working knowledge of the CCEYA is required;
• A Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, food handler’s certificate and standard first aid CPR‑C are also required;

Umbrella Family offers a fun and exciting work environment! We prioritize respect, diversity, belonging and development. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement matching program, an Employee Assistance Program, and generous vacation and sick time allotments.

Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodations during the hiring process.

Recruitment Process Disclosure
This organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision‑making technologies in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for employment. All applications are evaluated exclusively through a human review process conducted by our Human Resources personnel and hiring managers.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.