Relief Registered Early Childhood Educator​/Early Childhood Assistant

Number of Vacancies: 1

Type of

Contract:

Permanent

Hours of Work: 0-14 Hours/Week

Compensation: RECE $27.98 + $2.00 Provincial Wage Enhancement | ECA $22.28 + $2.00 Provincial Wage Enhancement

Job Code: 1-HCC-2026

Start Date: TBD

Department: Child and You Services

Location: Hamilton, ON

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is a pioneer in social innovation rooted in a feminist, anti‑racist, and anti‑oppressive framework. We are committed to meaningful, accessible services that amplify voices and co‑create gender‑inclusive, equitable communities.

Grounded in intersectional feminism, people‑centered approaches, belonging, shared responsibility, and strong partnerships, our work is guided by the belief that lasting change is created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two‑Spirit, and gender‑diverse people can shape their lives and lead communities.

• On‑the‑job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, gender‑diverse people, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

• Creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the program through direct supervision and attendance protocols
• Works collaboratively with the RECE team to plan innovative weekly programs that are age‑appropriate and meet individual and group needs, according to YWCA philosophy
• Implements curriculum to meet the needs, interests and talents of all children
• Participates in all activities with the children
• Maintains positive, professional communication with parents/families, community partners, outside agencies, coworkers and support staff on an ongoing basis
• Supports the supervision of students and volunteers as required
• Provides support to staff and classrooms as needed (e.g., staff breaks, programming time, etc.)
• Ensures classroom environment is kept clean and neat, including all activity and program areas, common spaces, toy washing and sanitizing
• Works with limited pieces of child and family confidential data, with duty to report
• Captures and monitors the children’s development goals and progress through weekly documentation
• Ensures that written records are accurately documented and maintained, including attendance records, symptoms of ill health, daily classroom logs, etc.
• Prepares reports and statistics for Supervisor as required
• Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act and YWCA Policies
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices and industry professional standards
• Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes
• Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values
• Participates in mandatory organizational and departmental trainings and meetings
• Prepares snacks while adhering to the YWCA Hamilton Menu and Public Health guidelines
• Must be able to supervise large groups of children during onsite and offsite excursions such as field trips and swimming
• Performs other duties as required

• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year‑round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold

• High School diploma – 18 years or older
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a licensed child care setting
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Health Child Development (PHCD) training is an asset
• Working knowledge of children and early years programs
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost
• Ability to bring a feminist, anti‑racist/anti‑oppressive perspective to work
• Must provide a TB test, proof of Tetanus (within 10 years) and proof of MMR immunizations
• Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR…