We're hiring Registered Early Childhood Educators
YMCA educators focus on building responsive relationships with children in environments where they feel physically and emotionally safe to play, learn, and have fun.
Our YMCA educators are qualified professionals who receive extensive mentorship. The YMCA believes in lifelong learning and provides regular opportunities for educators to expand their skills both through the YMCA and external training. YMCA Child Care is a supportive team of educators who are connected and share resources, learning, and opportunities for growth.
To start your career in YMCA child care, check out our openings.
YMCA educators focus on building responsive relationships with children in settings where they feel physically and emotionally safe to play learn and enjoy their time. These educators are qualified professionals who receive extensive mentorship and benefit from a culture of lifelong learning supported by regular development opportunities within the YMCA and through external training.
YMCA Child Care operates as a connected and supportive team that shares resources learning and growth while also encouraging broader wellbeing awareness. Those interested in contributing to this professional and collaborative environment are encouraged to explore current openings and begin a career in YMCA child care.
Benefits & Perks
We offer competitive total compensation packages to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
Paid Time Off, Group Health Benefits, Pension Plans with Employer Matching, Health and Wellness Membership, Education & Training, Family Benefits and much more!
Current Openings and Hiring Events
Hiring Events
We’re hosting virtual and in-person hiring events for our Child Care Centres across Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford.
Registration links for the events will be posted below. Walk-ins may be accommodated if the candidate has relevant experience.
| Date | Event Location/Type | Hiring Locations/Regions |
| Wed. July 8 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Virtual Hiring Event Register Here | All Regions - Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford |
| Tues. July 21 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | In Person - registration link coming soon Les Chater Family YMCA 356 Rymal Rd. E, Hamilton | Hamilton |
| Wed. July 22 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | In Person - registration link coming soon The Hub at Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line, Burlington (Entry - Entrance 1) | Burlington |
| Thurs. July 23 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM | In Person - registration link coming soon Brantford Public Library 173 St E, Brantford | Brantford |
| MORE EVENTS MAY BE ADDED |
Current Openings
Employment Type: Regular Part-time Hourly
Starting Salary: $22.75 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 2
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Part-time Hourly
Starting Salary: $22.75 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 2
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Part-time Hourly
Starting Salary: $23.80 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 3
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Part-Time Hourly
Starting Salary: $23.80 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 3
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Salaried
Starting Salary: $58,240.00, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 3
Deadline to apply: September 30,2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Salaried
Starting Salary: $58,240.00, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 3
Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Salaried
Starting Salary: $58,240.00, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 3
Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Full-Time, 18-Month Contract; includes benefits and a complimentary YMCA membership
Starting Salary: $63, 561 per year
Deadline to apply: April 14,2026
Anticipated Start Date: April 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Starting Salary: $24 to $29 per hour, commensurate with qualification & experience
Deadline to apply: May 12, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried with benefits and complimentary YMCA General membership.
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Salary Grade: Grade 3
Annual Salary: $60,060.00
Deadline to apply: May 20, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Full-time Salaried with benefits and complimentary YMCA membership
Salary Grade: Grade 5
Starting Salary: $67,496 per year commensurate with experience
Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: August 4, 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Part-time Hourly
Starting Salary: $21.90 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 2
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Part-time Hourly
Starting Salary: $23.10 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 3
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Part-time Hourly
Starting Salary: $21.90 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 2
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Part-time Hourly
Starting Salary: $25.90 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 2
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type: Regular Part-time Hourly
Starting Salary: $22.75 per hour, inclusive of all government wage subsidy grants
Position Grade: Grade 2
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026
Placement: August 2026
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
