RECE Full Day Educator

RECE Full Day Educator Permanent, Full- time

Build your career where you truly belong — welcome to Umbrella Family. For over 35 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in early childhood education, powered by passionate educators who make a real impact every day. At Umbrella Family, you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow in a collaborative environment designed to help you thrive. Join a workplace that values your contributions and celebrates the meaningful work you bring to children and their families. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special.

Location: South Meadow; 23 Royce Ave, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3B2 Total Hours per Week: 37.5 Schedule: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $28.00 per hour

About the Role As an RECE Full Day Educator at Umbrella Family Centres, you will play an important role in supporting children and families each day by creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Working alongside a collaborative team, you will plan, implement, and document engaging, play-based learning experiences that reflect children’s interests and developmental needs. You will support daily routines and well-being, actively supervise indoor and outdoor activities, and build positive relationships through open communication with families and colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) • Good standing with the College of ECE

Skills & Knowledge: • Demonstrated ability to guide, support, and build positive relationships with children requiring behavioural guidance, using responsive and inclusive strategies. • Strong knowledge and application of How Does Learning Happen? to foster environments that support belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression. • Proven experience in planning, implementing, and documenting developmentally appropriate full-day programs for infant, toddler and preschool-aged children • Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and engage families in their child’s learning. Certifications: • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Key Responsibilities: • Plan, implement, and document developmentally appropriate activities that promote children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in alignment with How Does Learning Happen? • Ensure the health, safety, supervision, and overall well-being of children at all times, following CCEYA requirements and Umbrella policies and procedures. • Create and maintain an engaging, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment that supports exploration, belonging, and positive relationships with children and their families. • Collaborate with team members to support consistent daily routines, positive behaviour guidance, and smooth program operations. As an RECE Full Day Educator, you will enjoy: • Comprehensive benefits and Employee Assistance Program. • Retirement plan with Employer Matching. • Unionized workplace supporting work-life balance. • Generous vacation and sick time. • Priority childcare for employees’ children. • Positive, collaborative, and engaging team environment.