Internal - RECE Program Leader

RECE Program Leader

Permanent, Full-time

Internal Posting Date: 06/24/2026

Internal Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Target Start Date: 08/31/2026

Location: Mountview Centre, 59 Karen Crescent, Hamilton, ON L9C 5M5

Total Hours per Week: 33.75 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:45am - 9:00am and 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Pay Rate: $29.37 per hour (includes wage grants)

About the Role

As a Program Leader at a Sallelite centre, you will be responsible for supporting children and families by developing and implementing safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate programmes. Each centre operates uniquely, but the core of your role remains the same: to be present, supportive, and engaged.

This position includes both Before and After School programme responsibilities, administrative duties, and programme oversight tailored to your assigned site. You will create meaningful play experiences, provide healthy snacks, supervise indoor and outdoor activities, and maintain a welcoming, inclusive programme environment.

As a leader for the site, you will also support your site through tasks such as enrollment, attendance tracking, subsidy and statistics reporting, grocery ordering, and communication with families and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome children and families warmly during arrivals and departures while ensuring accurate sign‑in and sign‑out attendance records are maintained.
• Support children’s emotional, social, and behavioural needs.
• Prepare and offer morning and afternoon snacks following safe food practices.
• Engage children in meaningful indoor and outdoor activities aligned with How Does Learning Happen?
• Set up invitations to play using a programme cart and developmentally appropriate materials.
• Pick up and transition JK/SK groups safely from classrooms.
• Facilitate outdoor play and manage necessary equipment.
• Communicate professionally with families, colleagues, and school partners.
• Perform Program Leader-specific administrative tasks, including:
  • Weekly attendance and enrollment updates.
  • Monthly subsidy and statistics reporting.
  • Maintaining timesheets and placing orders for groceries.
  • Responding to emails and phone messages.
• Support other staff in the centre as needs arise throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Diploma (ECE) and member in good standing with the College of ECEs.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered ECE.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills to guide a team, support daily centre operations, and build positive relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
• Strong understanding of child development and behavioural guidance.
• Ability to effectively interact with children requiring self‑regulation support.
• Familiarity with How Does Learning Happen?
• Experience planning and implementing programmes for JK/SK and school‑age children.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of duties and schedules.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, team‑oriented environment.

Certifications

• Member in good standing with the College of ECE.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• Proof of up‑to‑date immunisations (TB, Tetanus, MMR).

Benefits

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

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the provided link. We look forward to hearing from you.

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 organisation does not use artificial intelligence 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.