Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

YWCA Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Hamilton is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to enhance the learning environment in a licensed child care center. The successful candidate will ensure the effective operation of the center, implement engaging programs, and support children's development. Ideal applicants will have completed college in Early Childhood Education and possess a current RECE registration. The role offers full-time hours and a commitment to social equity and inclusion.

Benefits

On-the-job training and professional development opportunities

Childcare discounts

A competitive total rewards package

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child care setting is an asset.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost.
• Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR C certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the daily operation and activity in an early learning child care center.
• Plans and implements innovative weekly programs that are age appropriate.
• Captures and monitors the children’s development goals and progress.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Bilingual English/French

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Education

Completion of 2 years’ college in Early Childhood Education

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women's and girls' voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

YWork for us?

At YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

Position Description

Job Code: 1-DCC-2025

Department: Child and Youth Services

Reports to: Supervisor, Children’s Programs

Location: Dunnville, ON

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours / week

Start Date: TBD

Posting Date: November 17th, 2025

Ensures the efficient daily operation and activity in an early learning and licensed child care center, working collaboratively with the Supervisor, Children’s Programs. Implements quality programs for children 18 months to 5 years based on the emergent curriculum, in keeping with the YWCA mission, vision and values while adhering to the YWCA policies and procedures and quality standards, as well as the regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision, and attendance protocols;
• Plans and implements innovative weekly programs that are age appropriate and meet individual and group needs, according to YWCA philosophy;
• Implements curriculum to meet the needs, interests and talents of all children;
• Participates and engages in all activities with the children;
• Updates, develops and ensures positive, professional communication with parents/families, community partners, outside agencies, co-workers and support staff, an on an ongoing basis;
• Supports the supervision of students and volunteers as required;
• Supports staff and classrooms as needed (e.g. staff breaks, programming time, etc.);
• Administers authorized medications and creams in accordance with policy;
• Ensures classroom environment is kept clean and neat, including all activity and program areas, and common spaces, including toy washing and sanitizing;
• Works with limited pieces of child and family confidential data, with duty to report;
• Captures and monitors the children’s development goals and progress through weekly documentation;
• Ensures that written records are accurately documented and maintained including attendance records, symptoms of ill health, daily classroom logs, etc.;
• Prepares reports and statistics for Supervisor as required;
• Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act and YWCA Policies;
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
• Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes;
• Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Participates in mandatory organizational and departmental trainings and meetings;
• Must be able to supervise large groups of children during onsite and offsite excursions such as field trips and swimming;
• Perform other duties as required.

Working Conditions

• Full Time: Works a 37.50-hour work week; Part Time: Works a 15-29-hour work week; Relief: Works a 0-14-hour work week;
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping;
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold

Qualifications

• Completion of 2 years’ college in Early Childhood Education or equivalent;
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE); maintains registration as required by the YWCA and provincial standards;
• Experience in a licensed child care setting is an asset;
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must provide a TB test, proof of Tetanus (within 10 years) and proof of MMR immunizations;
• Ability to bring a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to work;
• Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR C certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;
• Must have skills in using MS Office programs including Excel and Word.

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

Please Note: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.