RECE

Today's Family Early Learning and Child; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Today's Family Early Learning and Child Services in Hamilton, ON is seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator for a full-time, permanent role. You will develop and deliver high-quality programs, meet CCEYA requirements, and collaborate closely with families to support children's learning through play.

The position offers a starting wage of approximately $25.37–$28.37 per hour, with 37.5 hours per week. Applicants must hold an ECE credential, current immunizations, First Aid/CPR, and a recent

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Understanding of How Does Learning Happen? framework.
• Experience working with children in a child care setting.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with children to co-create experiences exploring their interests.
• Offer dynamic, diverse programming that supports well-being, engagement and expression.
• Explore diverse approaches to early learning (Reggio-inspired, play-based, project-based, outdoor education, arts-based).
• Facilitate belonging by creating welcoming, safe environments for children and families.
• Build strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and involvement opportunities.
• Align with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and How Does Learning Happen? pedagogical philosophy.

Education

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education

Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing

First Aid and CPR-C Certification

Immunizations up to date (TB Test, Tetanus, Polio, MMR)

Current Vulnerable Sector Check

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.
• Registered Early Child Ed
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RECE0001045
• Supervisor : Meghan Debicki

Description

Starting Wage: $25.37 to $28.37

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location:Collegiate

Region: Hamilton

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: TBD

This job posting is for anexisting vacancyand 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 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 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)

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?’

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

No .

Preferred

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