Starting Wage: $25.37 to $28.37 Employment Type: Casual, Part Time
Locations: Vacancies: 6
MacLachlan Child Care Centre Region: Haldimand Norfolk
Lakewood Child Care Centre
Lynndale Child Care Centre
Holy Trinity Child Care Centre
Waterford Child Care Centre
Start Date: ASAP
Job posting closing date: September 14, 2026
This job posting is for new opening vacancies and reflects the current openings within the agency.
At Today’s Family, we believe in the power of strong partnerships to help children and families thrive. We’re a not-for-profit organization serving over 7,500 children and families across Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Oxford County and Peel Region.
Our mission is to ensure every child experiences the joy of learning through play. We value Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Inclusion, and we’re committed to delivering high-quality programs that evolve to meet the needs of our growing communities.
We are looking for Registered Early Childhood Educators, Educators, Social Service Workers, Child and Youth Workers (CYW), Developmental Support Workers (DSW) or Personal Support Workers to join our team! If you believe in the importance of play in spaces that are welcoming, inviting, and full of opportunity for endless WANDER and limitless WONDER for children to explore and grow within the world around them, this role might be perfect for you!
The Ideal Candidate:
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Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
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Diploma or degree in Social Services and Child and Youth, OR Similar
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Current knowledge and understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
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Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
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Experience working with children in a child care setting
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Record of up-to-date Immunization (TB Test, Tetanus, Polio, MMR)
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Registered Early Childhood Educator, in good standing
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Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification
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Current Vulnerable Sector Check (done in the last 6 months)
Why Today’s Family?
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Growth & Learning: Gain experience across multiple programs and projects that enhance your skills and passions.
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Flexible Hours: offering Educators reliable working hours that is rooted in caring and opportunity for growth.
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Career Development: Access apprenticeship opportunities, mentorship, and platforms to share your knowledge and ideas.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and retirement savings plans for permanent staff working 25+ hours a week.
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Diversity & Inclusion: Bring your unique talents to the table, whether that’s through language skills, special expertise, or new perspectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide enhanced support to Before and After School and day Programs in the Haldimand Norfolk Community to improve access and the optimal participation of children with special rights in Today’s Family’s Licensed Child Care programs.
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Ensure all children have opportunity to actively participate in the program and are supported to form authentic, caring relationships with their peers and educators.
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Make intentional efforts to collaborate with program educators and make relevant and timely referrals and connections with other programs to support children’s needs with Program Supervisor and other educators.
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Supervise, guide and assist children in daily activities (indoor and outdoor).
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Provide a safe, caring, positive and inclusive environment.
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Maintain up to date documentation of children’s development and learning.
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Read each individual child's files within the program and be knowledgeable about his/her medical and developmental histories.
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Interact with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
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Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and inclusive.
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Observe, plan, prepare, and implement daily activities (indoor/outdoor) and foster inclusive practices.
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Maintaining supervision and fulfilling children’s well-being including toileting, feeding, and general self-care needs.
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Work with other educators to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
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Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
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Maintain adherence to all agency policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child's family and encourage their involvement in the program.
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At Today’s Family, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to accommodating any needs during the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].
