REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (RECE)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training and professional发展

Childcare discounts

Opportunities to get involved in our社区

Extended health benefits and paid sick

Job summary

YWCA Hamilton seeks an Early Childhood Educator to support a licensed child care center in Hamilton. You will implement emergent curriculum, ensure child safety, and maintain detailed records while collaborating with the Supervisor of Children’s Programs.

The role requires a 18 months–5 years program focus, with shifts aligned to 37.5 or 30 hours per week, and a commitment to feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive practices in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 2 years’ college in ECE or equivalent.
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE) as required.
• Experience in licensed childcare is an asset.
• Must provide Vulnerable Sector Police check.
• TB test, tetanus, and MMR immunizations required.
• Ability to bring feminist/anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective.
• MS Office (Excel/Word) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating, safe learning environment for children 18 months to 5 years.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate weekly programs.
• Document children’s development goals and progress weekly.
• Maintain accurate attendance and health records.
• Communicate professionally with parents, families and partners.
• Supervise staff, volunteers and excursions as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Education

2-year college in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

RECE registration

Job description

Number of Vacancies: 8

Full Time and 2 Temporary Full Time (contracts until August 2027 and December 2026)

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours/Week and 30 Hours/Week for Before and After School (Split Shift)

Compensation: $28.42 + $2.00 Provincial Wage Enhancement

Job Code: 1-CCC-2026

Start Date: TBD

Department: Children's Services

Location: Hamilton, ON and Dunnville ON

ABOUT US

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 committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

YWORK FOR US?

Grounded in our core values of intersectional feminism, people-centered approaches, belonging, shared responsibility and strong partnerships, our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 30-37.5-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 childcare 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, if you require accommodation please reach out to [e-mail]

Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered. YWCA Hamilton may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process.

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