Supply Early Childhood Educator

Today; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

Tiffany Hills Early Learning & Child Care Centre in Hamilton, ON is seeking an on-call Supply Early Childhood Educator. The role involves providing flexible coverage across programs, co-creating play-based experiences, and upholding inclusive practices. You will collaborate with families and align with O. Reg. guidelines; immunizations, First Aid, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Current knowledge of CCEYA.
• Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience in a child care setting.
• Up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, Polio, MMR).
• Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing.
• First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Recent Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-call Supply Early Childhood Educator across programs in the region.
• Collaborate with children to co-create experiences exploring interests.
• Offer diverse programming supporting wellbeing and expression of children.
• Explore varied approaches to early learning, including play-based and project-based methods.
• Create welcoming, safe environments for children and families.
• Build strong family partnerships through meaningful communication and events.
• Align with Ontario's emergent curriculum and How Does Learning Happen? guidelines.

Skills

Experience with children

Flexible/On-call

Strong communication

Education

Diploma or degree in ECE

Registered ECE

Job description

Tiffany Hills Early Learning & Child Care Centre, Hamilton, ON, CA

Salary Range: $25.37 To $28.97 Annually

Starting Wage: $25.37 to $28.97

Work Hours: Casual// As Needed

Location: Tiffany Hills Child Care Centre

Region: Hamilton

Start Date: ASAP

This job posting is for a current opening vacancy and reflects a new opening within the agency.

At Today'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.

This job posting is for an open vacancy and reflects a current opening within the agency.

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.

We are looking for Supply Early Childhood Educatorsto join our team! If you believe in the importance of play in spaces that are welcoming, inviting, and full of opportunity for endless WANDER and limitless WONDER for children to explore and grow within the world around them, this role might be perfect for you!

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 of How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience working with children in a child care setting
• Record of up-to-date Immunization (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)
• Valid Driver's License

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

• Serve as an on-call Supply Early Childhood Educator, providing flexible coverage across programs in the region by picking up shifts based on personal availability.
• 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?'

At Today'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 the Accessibility 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] .