Temporary Full Day Educator (RECE )

Temporary RECE Full Day Educator (ending in September 4, 2026)
Temporary, Full- 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 educators 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 meaningful work you bring to children and their families. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special.

Location: Ancaster Meadow Centre, 93 Kitty Murray Lane, Ancaster, ON L9K 1S3
Total Hours per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts
Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $28.68  per hour

About the Role
As an RECE Full Day Educator at Umbrella Family Centres, you will play an important role in supporting children and families each day by creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Working alongside a collaborative team, you will plan, implement, and document engaging, play-based learning experiences that reflect children’s interests and developmental needs. You will support daily routines and well-being, actively supervise indoor and outdoor activities, and build positive relationships through open communication with families and colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Good standing with the College of ECE  

Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to guide, support, and build positive relationships with children requiring behavioural guidance, using responsive and inclusive strategies.
• Strong knowledge and application of How Does Learning Happen? to foster environments that support belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression.
• Proven experience in planning, implementing, and documenting developmentally appropriate full-day programs for infant, toddler and preschool-aged children
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and engage families in their child’s learning.

Certifications:

• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and document developmentally appropriate activities that promote children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in alignment with How Does Learning Happen?
• Ensure the health, safety, supervision, and overall well-being of children at all times, following CCEYA requirements and Umbrella policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain an engaging, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment that supports exploration, belonging, and positive relationships with children and their families.
• Collaborate with team members to support consistent daily routines, positive behaviour guidance, and smooth program operations.

As an RECE Full Day Educator, you will enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
• Priority childcare for employees’ children.
• Positive, collaborative, and engaging team environment.

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.