Employment Opportunity

Position: Child Care Assistant

Status: Casual/substitute

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Rainbow Day Nursery - Phase 3A (80-150 Lakewood Boulevard)

Rate of Pay: $19.40 per hour with 40-hour training, or $16.00 without

Hours/Schedule:  Variable schedule up to eight hours per day, including possible split shifts. Candidates must be available to work all shifts within centre operating hours (7:00am to 5:30pm, 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, the Child Care Assistant will provide support to our Infant program, which provides care for 32 preschool children aged 2-5 years.

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; candidate must be able to offer a safe place for children to express feelings and emotions

• Ability to take initiative and think outside the box

• Eligible candidates must obtain/provide: 

  • CCA classification

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Commit to Kids certificate

  • Current Criminal/Child Abuse Check

  • Centre-provided Circle of Security training

Please submit resume to: Colleen Trudeau, Assistant Director at ctrudeau@rainbowdaynursery.ca

Application Deadline: Open until further notice

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.