Temporary Rece Program Leader

For over 30 years, Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton has offered high-quality programs to young children and their families. We operate full-day early learning and childcare centres for infant, toddler and preschool children, as well as extended-day programs before and after school for kindergarten and school age children in over 30 locations throughout the Greater Hamilton Area.

We pride ourselves on being a leading childcare organization, committed to high quality programs that are inclusive, accessible, and promote learning and growth.

**Who are we Looking For?**

We are looking for an **RECE Program Leader** to compliment our team

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the RECE Program Leader is responsible for the ongoing operation of a high quality childcare centre for children ages 12 months to 12 years of age. The Program Leader also provide administrative support to the program.

This position will be at our **Dundana **centre. In this role, you will be scheduled for **37.5** hours a week (including programming and administrative time).

**Why work for Us?**

Benefits to Working for the Umbrella Family and Child Centres:

- Competitive wages and benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unionized Environment
- Generous vacation and sick time allotments
- Employees with children get priority on childcare waiting list
- Working in a fun, collaborative and positive environment with top professionals

**What are we Looking For?**

**Experience**:

- Minimum 2-years experience preferred
- Experience in program planning and implementation for Infant, Toddler and preschool children
- Working knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act

**Education**:Diploma in Early Childhood Education

**Certifications**:

- Member in good standing with College of ECE’s
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof of up to date immunization for TB, Tetanus and MMR
- Valid Food Handler’s certification

**Skills**:

- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of How Does Learning Happen
- Demonstrated knowledge, working ability to effectively interact with children requiring behavioural guidance
- Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

**Characteristics**:

- Ability to communicate with diplomacy and interact constructively with all levels of stakeholders and employees both verbally and in written format
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
- Flexible environment with mínimal supervision
- An advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion

**What will you be doing?**

The RECE Program Leader is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the child care centre to which he/she had been assigned, including administration, program planning and implementation, in conjunction with other staff members.
- Establish goals, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate experiences to enhance children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with Ministry of Education's **How Does Learning Happen**:

- Supervising children in your care at all times
- Organize indoor and outdoor play areas, space, equipment, and materials to create a warm and welcoming environment
- Conduct daily checks on each child in his/her group as per Ministry requirements, complete documentation and notify the Supervisor of any unusual circumstances
- Maintain a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high-quality child care program can operate, and maintain professional relationships with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty
- Work to provide age-appropriate developmental activities to enhance the individual and group's cognitive, physical, social, cultural and emotional development

**Our Pandemic Response**

The health and safety of our employees is a top priority at Umbrella Family, using all necessary precautions with COVID-19 procedures. To protect our employees and potential employees, we have implemented:

- Remote interview process
- PPE training and requirements for all employees
- Active and passing screening at all childcare centres
- Limiting access to only essential visitors
- Enhanced cleaning measures at all locations

In_ _compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants to support them in all aspects of the hiring process. Tell us how we can help. We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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