Childcare Center Support Worker
Join a Leading Team in Childcare!
Support Worker Opportunity at Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
For over 35 years, Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton has been dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive, and accessible programs for young children and their families. We operate over 27 full-day early learning and childcare centres across the Greater Hamilton Area, offering services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children with extended before and after school care.
At Umbrella, we take pride in being a leading childcare organization, committed to promoting learning, growth, and the well-being of every child.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re searching for a compassionate and motivated Childcare Center Support Worker to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children! This role will focus on supporting children with physical, behavioural, and mental health needs.
As a Support Worker, you’ll be working at our Hillcrest Centre for 26.25 hours a week on a split shift schedule (Monday to Friday 7:00AM-9:30AM and 3:15pm-6:00pm), under the guidance of the Supervisor. This is a permanent part time position.
The hourly rate will be $20.71 per hour as per the Collective Agreement .
Closing: December 4, 2024
Why Work with Us?
Here’s what makes Umbrella Family and Child Centres a great place to grow your career:
- Competitive wages and benefits
- RRSP matching program to help you invest in your future
- Employee Assistance Program for well-being support
- Unionized environment offering job security and fairness
- Generous vacation and sick time to support work-life balance
- Priority childcare placement for employees with children
- A collaborative, fun, and supportive work culture with top-tier professionals
What You Bring to the Role
Experience
- Hands-on experience in supporting children with diverse needs (physical, behavioural, and/or mental health)
- Experience administering emergency medication (e.g., seizure medication, Epi-pen).
- Ability to implement child-specific strategies, including medication management and meal support.
- Ability to manage and respond to challenging behaviors in a calm, patient, and structured manner.
- Experience working with children at various developmental stages and adapting approaches accordingly.
- Minimum Secondary School diploma or equivalent
- Personal Support Worker certificate (preferred but not required)
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof of up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, MMR)
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations
- Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? is an asset
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and professionally with children, families, and staff
- Comfort with non-verbal communication methods and augmentative communication tools (e.g., visual supports) is an asset.
- Physically able to stand, walk, and assist with equipment and devices
- A dedicated advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion
- Capable of working independently and as part of a dynamic team
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting children, families, and staff where additional resources are needed. You will:
- Work closely with program staff to implement classroom and child management techniques
- Assist with documentation and updates on Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
- Collaborate in alignment with How Does Learning Happen? to ensure a holistic and supportive environment for each child
Join Us and Make a Difference!
If you're ready to be part of a caring team and make a positive impact on children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re committed to accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.