Registered Early Childhood Educator

Wesley; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work culture

Supportive team

Staff appreciation events

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wesley Urban Ministries in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a Registered Early Childhood Educator for its Before and After School program at Rockton Elementary School (Rockton). The role is 32.5 hours/week, part-time contract from Sept 1, 2026 to Mar 12, 2027, with pay at $22.93/hour and top-ups up to $28.21/hour.

Begin with a collaborative team in a diverse community. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating daily operations, applying the How Does Learning Happen?

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with school age children and their families.
• Experience in Before and After School programs and with community partners.
• Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).
• Current First aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling, NVCI training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, promote, implement and evaluate day to day operations of the programs with the support of the Supervisor Early Years and other staff.
• Plan and implement programming based on How Does Learning Happen? and Tools for Life.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment responsive to children's interests and needs.
• Provide quality, play-based learning and supervision at all times.
• Ensure program needs meet licensing requirements.
• Welcome, support and interact with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Job description

Registered Early Childhood Educator

Posting #4345: Posting Date: August 18, 2026, Posting Closing: November 20, 2026

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 Registered Early Childhood Educator who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

As a Before and After School Program Staff, you will be working as part of a team providing a positive learning environment that supports children’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth and development. Wesley’s Before and After School Program Staff, care for and observe children each day to understand and foster their interests and provide an engaging and stimulating environment and program.

Place of work: Rockton Elementary school (670 Highway 8 Rockton). Location and/or program can be changed based on enrollment and/or operational need.

Hours of work: Shift to be confirmed 32.5hrs. per week.

Status: Part-time contract

Rate of Pay: This position is a unionized, part-time, temporary contract position. The contract is September 1, 2026, until March 12, 2027. The rate of pay is $22.93 per hour; the rate of pay varies from $25.21 - $28.21 based on eligible wage top-ups available. Hours per week are 32.5hrs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, plan, promote, implement and evaluate day to day operations of the programs with the support of the Supervisor Early Years and other staff.
2. Plan and implement programming based on the Ministry of Education’s pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen?” as well as the “Tools for Life” Program.
3. Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the interests and needs of the children in the program.
4. Provide quality, play-based learning and supervision of all children in the care of Wesley Urban Ministries at all times.
5. Ensure program needs are being met and in compliance with program licensing requirements.
6. Welcome, support and interact with all clients, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, newcomers to Canada, LGBTQ2S+, young parents, etc.

What you will bring:

1. Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience working with school age children, and their families.
3. Experience working in a Before and After School program, with parents and with community partners.
4. Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation i.e. Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).
5. Current First aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling Certificate, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (N.V.C.I.) training.

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

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.