Program associate Jobs in Hamilton, ON

We're Hiring: Program Supervisor At Umbrella Family and Child Care Centres of Hamilton , we believe every child deserves a place where they feel safe, valued, celebrated, and supported.

We're looking for passionate early childhood educators and child care professionals who share our commitment to high-quality early learning, inclusive environments, and strong family partnerships.

As a Program Supervisor, you'll play an important leadership role in creating programs where children and families from all backgrounds feel welcomed and respected.

You'll support diverse teams of educators, build meaningful relationships with families, and help foster environments where every child can thrive.

Why this role matters Children flourish when they see themselves reflected in the people who care for them and when their families feel a genuine sense of belonging.

At Umbrella Family, we're proud to serve a diverse community and are committed to creating spaces that celebrate different cultures, experiences, perspectives, abilities, and family structures.

As a Program Supervisor, you will: Lead and mentor diverse teams of educators who are passionate about making a difference Foster welcoming, inclusive environments where every child feels seen, heard, and valued Build strong partnerships with families based on trust, respect, and collaboration Support high-quality programming that reflects the unique strengths and identities of the children and communities we serve Champion a culture of belonging for children, families, and staff Qualifications required for the position include: College Diploma (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education is required; Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE), member in good standing; Five (5) years of experience working within a childcare centre and two (2) years of people management experience; Experience working within a unionized environment is considered an asset; Working knowledge of applicable employment and child care legislation and regulations, to carry out job responsibilities; Working knowledge and skill to provide professional expertise and guidance to directly supervised employees; Additional training related to infant care would be considered an asset; Strong working knowledge of the CCEYA is required; A Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, food handler’s certificate and standard first aid CPR-C are also required; Why Join Umbrella Family?

Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years A collaborative and supportive leadership culture A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development Competitive compensation, benefits, and pension opportunities Generous vacation and sick time Child care priority access for employee families The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day For more than 35 years, Umbrella Family has been a trusted partner for Hamilton families.

We're proud to be a non-profit organization rooted in compassion, inclusion, and the belief that strong relationships are at the heart of quality child care.

If you are a leader who values diversity, believes every family deserves to feel welcomed, and is passionate about supporting children, educators, and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Full-time, permanent Salary range: CA$30.00 - CA$33.00 per hour Explore current opportunities and apply today: https://www.umbrellafamily.com/company/careers/job-postings/ Join a team where inclusion isn't just a value, it's how we work every day.

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.

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