Position: Child Care Assistant/Inclusion Facilitator (School Age)
Status: Term contract expiring October 2027 with possibility of extension
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Rainbow Day Nursery - Phase 5 (315 Sage Creek Boulevard)
Rate of Pay: $19.97 per hour (inclusion); non-inclusion hours are paid at the rate of $19.97 per hour with 40-hour training, or $16.40 without.
Hours/Schedule:
School days: 4 inclusion hours and 0.5 regular hours on split shift (7:00-9:00am and 3:00-5:30pm; afternoon shift is 2:00-5:30pm on early dismissal days)
In-service/school breaks: 8 inclusion hours
Additional hours may also be available. Schedules may vary. Candidates must be available to work all shifts within centre operating hours (7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday).
General Description:
Working with a strong team including the program Supervisor, co-workers, family, Assistant Director, Circle of Security facilitator and other behavior specialists. We have 2 school age rooms, each licensed for 40 and 30 children ages 5-12.
Rainbow Day Nursery offers competitive wages, pension plans and opportunities for professional development each year.
Specific Responsibilities:
Provide a safe, caring and educational environment
Observe and anticipate children’s triggers and offer tools to help regulate (e.g. deep breathing techniques, fidget gadgets, offering safe places, sensory exploration, etc.)
Develop and maintain positive relationships with families
General daily responsibilities include diapering, assisting children in the bathroom, providing lunch and snacks, outdoor play, activities, and group activities such as circle time
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Positive attitude with lots of energy and creativity
Works well independently and as part of a team
Familiarity with emergent curriculum/play-based approach
Familiarity with Circle of Security philosophy an asset but not required
Ability to take initiative and think outside the box
Eligible candidates must obtain/provide:
CCA classification
First Aid/CPR
Current Criminal/Child Abuse Check
Center-provided Circle of Security training
40-hour child development course completed within the first year of employment
Commit to kids certificate
Please submit resume to: Melissa Herrick, Assistant Director at mherrick@rainbowdaynursery.ca
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.