PAY RATE (PER COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT, INCLUDES WAGE GRANTS):

• RECE: $27.94 per hour
• Non-RECE: $25.40 per hour
  Internal Closing Date: {08/18/2025}
  Why Work with Us?

As a Before and After Educator, you will enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Unionized environment that supports work-life balance
• Generous vacation and sick time allotments
• Priority childcare placement for employees’ children
• A positive, collaborative, and fun work environment with top-tier professionals

Who We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year experience working directly with children or in a childcare setting.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent (e.g., Child & Youth Worker, Child and Youth Care, OCT, Recreation & Leisure diploma).

Certifications:

• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Proof of up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, MMR)

Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiarity with How Does Learning Happen? (an asset)
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement activities to support children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Maintain an engaging and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Complete documentation and meet Ministry of Education requirements.
• Collaborate with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty.

• Plan and implement activities to support children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Maintain an engaging and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Complete documentation and meet Ministry of Education requirements.
• Collaborate with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board faculty