Child Care Assistant

POSITION TYPE: FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, CASUAL

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our Medicine Children’s Lodge Daycare team at our newly renovated space at 455 McDermot as a Child Care Assistant (CCA). We currently offer Full Time, Part Time, and Casual roles!

The selected CCA will be an energetic, culturally-competent individual who incorporates Indigenous ways of being into all aspects of daily programming, including a play-based curriculum with music, art, literature, physical activity, personal hygiene, and healthy eating. You should have a positive, team-oriented approach and an understanding of how to support children with diverse abilities, along with a love for connecting with all children.

Our center is licensed for 16 spaces (4 infants and 12 preschool-aged children) and is expanding to 48 spaces to better serve the community. Our hours of operation are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

• Experience working with children of various ages and abilities
• Ability to lift children up to 20 pounds, sit on low chairs, sit on the floor, take walks, and play in the playground
• Child Care Assistant Certification or willingness to obtain
• Current First Aid and CPR Level C training or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Completion of Kids and Accessibility training prior to starting
• Food Handler’s Certificate or willingness to obtain
• 40-hour child development course recognized by ELCC or willingness to obtain within one year
• Experience working with children with supportive requirements is an asset
• Effective communication skills in English; knowledge of an Indigenous language is an asset
• Experience with the circle of security framework is an asset
• A recent Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check (within the past 3 months) are required before starting

Please send your cover letter and resume to employer rep.

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