Support Worker (Part-time)

Support Worker

Permanent, Part-time

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. Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $21.79 per hour

As a Support Worker , you will provide support for children with physical, behavioural, or mental health challenges in our childcare and school-age programs. Your role is essential in helping children succeed in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, while working collaboratively with families, teachers, and colleagues. Your work ensures smooth transitions, consistent routines, and individualized support that enables each child to thrive.

Related experience supporting children with diverse abilities and behaviours

Knowledge of strategies for positive behaviour guidance and self-regulation support

Patience, empathy, and passion for supporting children and their families

Proof of up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, MMR)

Provide support to children with physical, behavioural, or mental health challenges

Support daily routines, including meal/snack times, transitions, and school pick-ups/drop-offs

Assist children with self-regulation, social skills, and behavioural guidance according to individualized strategies

Communicate and collaborate with parents, school staff, and colleagues to ensure consistent support and smooth transitions

Observe, document, and report on children’s progress and needs

Support a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

Assist with classroom or program activities as required, while providing personalized support for assigned children

Adapt to the needs of multiple children or classrooms as required by the centre

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

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children, colleagues, and your community, we invite you to apply! We are committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . This organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision-making technologies in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for employment.