Temporary - Teaching Assistant

at  Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton

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 daycare 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 a Temporary Teaching Assistant to compliment our team!
Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the child care centre as directed.
This position will be at our Sir Wilfrid Laurier Centre for 33.75 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 10:00AM to 5:15 PM until July 26, 2024, with possibility of extension.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Secondary School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-year experience working directly with children OR Related experience in a childcare setting, working with school age children is preferred
  Education: Diploma in Early Childhood Education OR diploma in a related field is a definite asset

You will be responsible for the ongoing operation of a high-quality childcare centre for children infant to 12 years of age.

The successful candidate will:

• Work in consultation with other staff to provide age-appropriate development programs to enhance the individual and group’s cognitive, physical, social, cultural and emotional development
• Supervise children at times and ensuring their safety by recognizing potentially hazardous situations so that they may be prevented
• Conduct consistent behaviour guidance in accordance with the UFCC Behavioural Management Policy, while recognizing the individual nature of each child
• Clean food service area, disinfect tables, sweep floors and organize food carts after use
• Collect, wash, dry and fold laundry as needed

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.
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