Internal – Teaching Assistant
Umbrella Family And Child Centres Of Hamilton
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About
- Teaching Assistant
- Permanent, Part 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 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. This isn’t just a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of something special.
- Internal Posting Date: 02/18/2026
- Internal Closing Date: 02/24/2026
- Target Start Date: 03/02/2026
- Internal applicants please submit your application through this job posting by 12:00PM on 02/24/2026
- Location: Shannen Koostachin Centre, 110 Bellagio Ave, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0
- Total Hours per Week: 10 hours
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Pay Rate (per Collective Agreement, includes wage grants): $23.79 per hour
- About the Role
- As a Teacher’s Assistant, you are a key support to the classroom, the children, and the centre. Your flexibility, care, and teamwork help maintain a positive, organized, and safe environment for all. Duties vary from centre to centre, but your contributions will always make a meaningful impact.
- Qualifications
- Demonstrated awareness of working with children
- Experience and ability to effectively interact with children requiring behavioural guidance
- Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction from supervisors
- Flexibility and adaptability to support various duties and changing needs
- Passion for nurturing children and supporting their growth
- Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? and the ability to apply it in practice
Certifications
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof of up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, MMR)
Key Responsibilities
- Meet and greet children and families at drop-off
- Assist staff as they arrive, including helping in classrooms or other areas of the centre
- Provide support in assigned classrooms, including Infant, Toddler, or Preschool rooms, based on daily operational needs
- Deliver and serve snacks, tidy classrooms, or support other centre needs as assigned
- Follow the plans for the day and support children’s learning and engagement
- Adapt to different duties as required by the centre’s schedule and needs
- Be flexible and ready to support co-workers and the centre wherever help is required
- Why Join Umbrella Family?
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 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
- Positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment
- How to Apply
- If you are enthusiastic about supporting children, colleagues, and your community, we invite you to apply! Please submit your application through this link and become part of a team where your work truly matters.
- Welcome to Umbrella Family — where every role makes a difference.
- 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.




