Early Childhood Educator at Hillfield Strathallan College – Hamilton, Ontario

About Hillfield Strathallan College

Founded in 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) offers a seamless academic journey from 18 months to 18 years. Located on a 50-acre campus on Hamilton's West Mountain, HSC provides a unique educational pathway for students through four school offerings: Junior, Montessori, Middle and Senior. HSC prepares students to live with purpose—to understand their world, inspire, lead, act and make a difference in their own unique ways.

We are currently recruiting for a Registered Early Childhood Educator to start in June in our Junior School. Please note that we have summer programming. This is a 6 month contract with the possibility of extension.

Position Overview:

Join our team of passionate educators dedicated to providing exceptional care and education to young children. As an Early Childhood Educator (ECE), you will collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver programs that enhance children's cognitive, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional development. Your creativity, empathy, and expertise will make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications:

• Two-year community college Early Childhood Education Diploma, with experience in a childcare or educational setting; Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators;

• Experience in planning and implementing age-appropriate programs;

• Knowledge of the Childcare and Early Years Act and regulations;

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with children, parents, staff and the general public;

• Strong organizational and management skills;

• Demonstrate knowledge of classroom management;

• One year of experience as an ECE in a childcare centre and Early Learning Program is preferred; however, new graduates are welcome to apply;

• Current certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR;

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, sustainability and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

In return, you will be a part of a collaborative and welcoming faculty, receive competitive wages, be able to participate in our pension matching program and participate in our benefits program, which includes health, dental, a $500 personal spending account and health spending account as well as participate in our delicious hot lunch program.

Please indicate your interest by submitting a resume and cover letter by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Our commitment to inclusion across gender, age, religion, identity and experience moves us forward and creates a sense of community at HSC that we are proud of, where everyone feels welcome and feels that they belong.

We encourage applicants who may contribute to the further diversification of this community. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact Human Resources prior to the closing date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $22.91 to 32.47 per hour