JOIN UMBRELLA FAMILY: WHERE A CAREER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS A REWARDING JOURNEY.

Empathy, compassion, care, patience, and educating with purpose are some of the core values for educators Umbrella Family. We believe in creating a nurturing environment where educators feel empowered, fostering innovation and growth in the classroom.
Umbrella Family stands out for its commitment to building meaningful connections that benefit children and their families. As a cornerstone of the Hamilton community for over 35 years, our team is comprised of experienced and positive professionals in early childhood education. Our educators receive unparalleled support and professional development opportunities.
Umbrella Family is not just a place to work, it is a community where educators thrive, grow and truly belong.

Why Work with Us?As a Pedagogy and Program Specialist, you will enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Annual salary ranging from $55,000.00 to $63,000.00, commensurate with experience
• RRSP matching program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 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 ForExperience: Minimum 5-years of experience working within a childcare centre.

Education:

• Diploma (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education and Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing; and
• University degree in a related field preferred but not required.

Certifications:

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Proof of up to date immunization for TB, Tetanus and MMR
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations

Skills:

• Experience in coaching, mentoring and facilitating adult education
• In-depth knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• In-depth knowledge of the CECE Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite; and
• Knowledge of inclusion principles as they relate to early childhood education

Characteristics:

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Support pedagogical programming in an every-changing and evolving environment;
• Strong written and verbal communication and strong oral presentation skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve outcomes and meet deadlines
• An advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide and mentor supervisors and educators to align their programs and practices with provincial pedagogy;
• Plan and deliver continuous professional learning and development in programming, pedagogy and pedagogical documentation;
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with early year’s community partners;
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with any applicable community organizations;

• Guide supervisors and educators in working with children with diverse abilities; andProvide strategies and resources to support each child’s unique skill-set.

• Guide and mentor supervisors and educators to align their programs and practices with provincial pedagogy;
• Plan and deliver continuous professional learning and development in programming, pedagogy and pedagogical documentation;
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with early year’s community partners;
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with any applicable community organizations;
• Guide supervisors and educators in working with children with diverse abilities; andProvide strategies and resources to support each child’s unique skill-set