Internal - Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Permanent, Part time

Build your career where you truly belong — welcome to Umbrella Family.

For over 35 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in early childhood education, powered by passionate staff who make a real impact every day. At Umbrella Family, you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow in a collaborative environment designed to help you thrive.

Join a workplace that values your contributions and celebrates the connection you make with children and their families. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special.

Internal Posting Date: October 9, 2026

Internal Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Target Start Date: October 30, 2026

Location: Ray Lewis Centre,27 Jessica Street, Hamilton, ON L8W 4A1

Total Hours per Week: 5

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 9:00am

Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $23.79per hour

About the Role

As a Teacher’s Assistant, you are a key support to the classroom, the children, and the centre. Your flexibility, care, and teamwork help maintain a positive, organized, and safe environment for all. Duties vary from centre to centre, but your contributions will always make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated awareness of working with children
• Experience and ability to effectively interact with children requiring behavioural guidance
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction from supervisors
• Flexibility and adaptability to support various duties and changing needs
• Passion for nurturing children and supporting their growth
• Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? and the ability to apply it in practice

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

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and greet children and families at drop-off
• Assist staff as they arrive, including helping in classrooms or other areas of the centre
• Provide support in assigned classrooms, including Infant, Toddler, or Preschool rooms, based on daily operational needs
• Deliver and serve snacks, tidy classrooms, or support other centre needs as assigned
• Follow the plans for the day and support children’s learning and engagement
• Adapt to different duties as required by the centre’s schedule and needs
• Be flexible and ready to support co-workers and the centre wherever help is required

Why Join Umbrella Family?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Robust retirement plan with employer matching
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Unionized environment supporting work-life balance
• Generous vacation and sick time entitlements
• Priority childcare placement for employees’ children
• Positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment

Welcome to Umbrella Family — where every role makes a difference.

Commitment to Accessibility

We are committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Please let us know if you require accommodations during the hiring process.

Recruitment Process Disclosure

This organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision-making technologies in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for employment. All applications are evaluated exclusively through a human review process conducted by our Human Resources personnel and hiring managers.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.