Temporary Afternoon Teaching Assistant - Classroom Support

umbrellafamilyandchildcentresofhamilton; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Umbrella Family invites applications for a Temporary Teaching Assistant position ending November 1, 2027. Located at Greensville Centre, Dundas, ON, this role supports classrooms and families after school hours, with a 5-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, at $23.79 per hour.

As part of our early childhood team, you’ll assist teachers, engage children, follow daily plans, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated awareness of working with children.
• Experience guiding behaviour in children.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a team and take direction from supervisors.
• Flexible and adaptable to support changing needs.
• Passion for nurturing children.
• Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH) and ability to apply it.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet children and families at drop-off.
• Assist staff in classrooms and centre areas.
• Support assigned classrooms (Infant, Toddler, or Preschool) as needed.
• Deliver and serve snacks; tidy classrooms; support centre needs.
• Follow daily plans to support children’s learning and engagement.
• Be flexible to support co-workers and the centre.

Skills

Working with children

Behaviour guidance

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Nurturing growth

HDLH knowledge

Job description

Umbrella Family invites applications for a Temporary Teaching Assistant position ending November 1, 2027. Located at Greensville Centre, Dundas, ON, this role supports classrooms and families after school hours, with a 5-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, at $23.79 per hour.

As part of our early childhood team, you’ll assist teachers, engage children, follow daily plans, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.