Internal - Teaching Assistant at Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton — Binbrook, CAN | Base Career

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Teaching Assistant Permanent, Full 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: 09/02/2026 Internal Closing Date: 09/08/2026 Target Start Date: 09/23/2026 Internal applicants please submit your application through this job posting by 12:00PM on 09/08/2026 Location: Bellmoore Centre, 35 Pumpkin Pass, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0 Total Hours per Week: 37.5 Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm & 9:00am - 5:00pm, rotating schedule 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.

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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
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C

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

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