Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Autism & Behaviour Services, Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.
H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand-Norfolk Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children’s services.
H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.
Early Learning & Care Unit
School-Age Program
Early Childhood Educator Ref. #2026-61
Casual, Temporary, Hourly
- Locations available across Norfolk County
Wage Rate: Step 1 $26.38 - Step 2 $26.38 - Step 3 $27.63
*(Rates include the Wage Subsidy, Wage Enhancement, and Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care grants as per current funder guidelines, for eligible individuals).
Responsibilities:
The casual Early Childhood Educator works as part of a team to back-fill for pre-scheduled and emergency absences. Flexibility is required to accommodate day shifts Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am – 6:00pm in our Norfolk sites which includes Before & After School Programs in Waterford, Simcoe, and Delhi.
Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education diploma (registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators),
- A minimum of one year experience working preferred
- Experience leading children’s activities ideal
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Possession of a current First Aid & CPR-C Certificate
- Verification of the required immunizations/immunity, as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health
- Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.
Applicants are welcome to email the Early Learning & Care Manager, Jackie Forbes, [email protected] for more information about hourly wage top-ups, comprehensive benefit package and career growth opportunities, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH.
Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to [email protected] by August 30, 2026 to:
Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0
Website: www.hnreach.on.ca
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please contact us if you require accommodation
A United Way member Agency
Pay: $26.38-$27.63 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)
- Working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
