Before and After School Educator

**Before and After School Educator**

Play, inspire and grow with Umbrella Family: Where every child’s journey matters.

Umbrella Family’s **Before and After (B&A) School Educators** enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a work-life balance with a split shift (morning and afternoon) while focusing on what they love, early childhood education.

At Umbrella, you are encouraged to thrive, be creative and follow play-based learning and nurture children as they grow.

The Before and After School Educator role is ideal for you if you prioritize flexibility, balance, and enjoy the benefits of an afternoon break in-between your shifts.

**What to expect**:

- **Balance Work and Life**: Before and After School Educators first shift is from 7:00 am until 9:00 am and second from 2:30 pm until 6:00 pm (shift times may vary depending on location).
- **Togetherness**: Before and After School Educators create something special by partnering with the Program Leaders and fellow educators to build a positive and welcoming environment.
- **Be Impactful**: Develop activities to stimulate all areas of development, with integration of your observed interests of children.
- **Feel Supported**: Before and After School Educators will be scheduled for allocated Programming Time, allowing you to plan and prepare for your program based on children’s interest and needs.

**What are we looking for**:

- Experience working with children OR related experience in a childcare setting, working with school aged children
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or Child and Youth, or Recreation and Leisure;
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven teaching abilities to meet the diverse the learning styles of children from 4 -12 years of age
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Level C Certificate
- Record of up-to-date immunizations for TB, Tetanus and MMR
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccines
- Registration with the College of ECEs (if applicable)

**What’s in it for you**:

- **Competitive Pay including wage grants - rates start at $27.72/hr (RECE) or $25.18/hr (Non-RECE)**:

- **Eligible for full benefits package including health and dental**:

- **Roles available in various locations across Hamilton (most locations accessible by bus)**:

- **Save for your future with RRSP Matching (optional)**:

- **Generous Vacation and Sick Time allotments**:

- **Unionized Environment that provides job stability**:

- **Employees with children get priority on the childcare wait list**

**Who is the Umbrella Family?**

At Umbrella Family, we understand that being an Early Childhood Educator isn’t just a job; it’s a calling - a commitment to shaping future generations with care, compassion and dedication. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing environment where you can thrive personally and professionally.

Joining Umbrella Family means stepping into a supportive community where your passion for teaching is not only recognized but celebrated. Our team is dedicated to empowering educators like you with the resources, guidance and encouragement you need to be successful in your role.

We believe that every educator deserves to feel valued and supported, which is why we prioritize your well-being and growth. From comprehensive training programs to ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities, we’re here to help you reach your full potential.

At Umbrella Family, you’ll never feel like you’re on your own. Our collaborative culture fosters teamwork and camaraderie, ensuring that you always have a support system to learn on. Together, we’ll create enriching learning experiences that leave a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where you can make a difference while feeling supported every step of the way, then Umbrella Family is the place for you. Join us and become part of a community that’s dedicated to nurturing both children and Early Childhood Educators alike.
- In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants to support them in all aspects of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. _
- We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.18-$27.72 per hour

Expected hours: 27.75 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-23