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EMU School Age Centre Inc., located in École Margaret-Underhill in Transcona, is hiring a part time Child Care Assistant (CCA) to work a 2:00 - 6:00pm Monday through Friday. The eligible candidate must also be available to work an 8 hour shift (straight through), on all RETSD/EMU in-services and breaks, including during the summer. Additional hours may be available on an on-call basis, depending on the need of the centre.

This is a term position for inclusion support that is available due to funding and will exist as long as funding continues.

Eligible candidates must have/be:

• a CCA classification from province of Manitoba
• good written and verbal communication skills
• reliable, punctual, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
• open to learning about the child care profession
• display a high level of professionalism
• able to work independently and in collaboration with other staff
• nurturing and caring

All successful candidates will be required to obtain:

• a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Search certificate
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• first aid and CPR level C
• Accessibility training
• Commit 2 kids training
• an eligible 40-hour child care training course (completed within the first year of employment)

We thank all candidates who apply for the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $16.00-$19.40 per hour

Work Location: In person

Job Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individual to be our Caregiver. In this role, you will provide essential support and assistance to our children, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will play a vital role in enhancing their quality of life through engaging activities and personal care.

Duties

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• Care for pets
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Cook

Experience

Ideal candidates will possess a background that includes:

• Experience with children is beneficial.
• Able to speak our local dialect (Ilocano and Kankanaey)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Language:

• Ilocano and Kankanaey (required)

Location:

• Calgary, AB T2Y 3N2 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Overview

To care for children (8 years old and 2 years old)

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Help children with homework

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Job Title: Overnight Childcare Worker Part-time

Location: Waldheim, SK

Position Type: Part-time 16hrs per week (Saturday & Sunday Night 10PM-6AM)

About Us:

At the Saskatchewan Foster Families Association (SFFA), we are dedicated to supporting and empowering foster families, ensuring that every child has a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. We are currently seeking a compassionate and committed individual to join our team as an Overnight Childcare Worker in Waldheim, SK.

Position Overview:

As an Overnight Childcare Worker, you will provide essential overnight support in a foster home setting. This includes meal preparation, basic housekeeping, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children during overnight hours. Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are key to succeeding in this role. We are looking for someone who is confident, motivated, and professional, with the ability to work as part of a dynamic team and handle changing situations effectively.

Position Details:

• Part-time hours: Weekend

Key Responsibilities:

• Remain awake and alert throughout all working hours to ensure the safety of children in care.
• Ensure adherence to the home's Fire Safety Plan and other safety protocols.
• Conduct room checks as required, accurately documenting tasks and observations.
• Attend to children's childcare needs during overnight or evening hours, providing a safe and supportive environment.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, and kitchen maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and throughout the home.
• Properly dispose of waste and ensure the overall cleanliness of the home.

Qualifications:

• Childcare experience or relevant education (Early Childhood Education or Youth Care Worker preferred).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children, supervisors, and partnering agencies.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver's license.
• A recent Criminal Records Check (within the past 3 months).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Health benefits available after 3 months of employment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and youth in care.

Why Join Us?

At SFFA, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about providing support and care to children and youth in need. By joining our team, you'll be part of an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children across Saskatchewan.

Application Process:

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Salary:

About us

1st Class Preschool inc/Childcare is committed to providing a safe, engaging environment where children will want to be life- long learners. We will provide a safe, stimulating atmosphere where children will have opportunities to explore and discover the world around us, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop strong confidence and essential life skills

Job Description

The Support Aide provides the necessary support, resources, supervision and leadership to ensure the provision of one on one care to assigned child or children in the centre, in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the program, with the philosophy and policies of 1st Class and in strict compliance with Alberta Childcare Licensing Act.

The Childcare Support Aid reports to the Executive Director and Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work specifically with child or children requiring additional support, and provide general assistance as part ofthe Team
• Contributes ideas based on thoughtful and insightful knowledge of the towards planning for children with additional needs.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parents.
• Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines, andtransition times.
• Supervise Child in structured (classroom) and unstructured (free play, hallways, lunch hour etc.) settings.Ensures that appropriate supervision all the time.
• Supports Child to be included in programming and activities.
• Support Child with physical and personal care needs.
• Help prepare materials and assist in other duties as required by Executive Director and Management.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
• A positive attitude
• Health and physical fitness
• Speaking and writing skills
• Keen observation skills
• The ability to deal with the high paced environment of working with 1 or more children who are active and have additional needs
• The ability to interact with students, parents and staff in a tactful, empathetic manner
• The ability to take direction andwork alone orasa team member
• The ability to keep child information confidential
• Acommitment to the development, progress and inclusion of children with additional needs
  

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a Level 1 - Early Childhood Educator Certificate (or able to complete within 2 months of hire)
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available for all hours that the program is open and be available to cover shifts within the program.
• Must have up to date Police Clearance (or be able to complete immediately upon hire).
• Must have valid CPR and First Aid Certificate (or be able to complete upon hire.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Fast paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to walk, bend, stand, squat or crouch to childs level.
• Able to physical respond quickly in an emergency.

• Part-time hours: up to 25 - 30hrs and Possibility of full time hours between 37 - 40hrs
  

Job Description

Salary: $18-$20 per hour

all about kids in Markham is searching for a Part time Cook for their kitchen.

The ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in preparing food for large groups
• Experience with preparing meals for children with varying dietary needs
  
• Good organization and cleaning skills
• Prior cook experience is preferred
  

Individual must have or be willing to obtain:

• 2 step TB Test
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (recent within 6 months)
  
• Food Handlers Certification

Job Description

POSITION: ECE CHILDCARE STAFF

HOUR OF WORK: FULL-TIME, (35 HRS/WEEK)

REPORTS TO: CHILDCARE SUPERVISOR/ EDUCATION MANAGER

WAGE RANGE: $25 - $30/HOUR

PROGRAM SUMMARY: SX̱EDJELI Childcare center provides nurturing care and developmentally appropriate education to meet the needs of children in a group setting within a safe and healthy environment. Culture and Language are vital to program planning.

POSITION SUMMARY: The ECE staff, works in collaboration with staff and supervisors when working with families and children, connecting with the community, and assuming childcare responsibilities related to the day-to-day operations of the childcare center. The ECE staff works collaboratively with other early learning programs for SȾÁUTW̱ Education Departments which includes; SȾÁUTW̱ Head Start and I,TOTELṈEW̱,ÁUTW̱ afterschool program. Specifically, we are seeking an experienced Childcare Worker with previous knowledge and experience to work with all of our children in our Childcare programs. This involves helping them interact with their peers in a safe and effective way, taking them for space/breaks/small group play, and potentially using communication devices or other aids to support the child as necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring that the centre meets all licensing regulations.
• Assists in the development of childcare programs and keeps up to date on issues relating to program design and delivery.
• Records and reports accidents and serious occurrences.
• Monitors children daily to ensure compliance with the Child Care Community Facility Act. This includes ensuring a safe environment is provided for children in terms of their physical, spiritual, emotional and cognitive development.
• Communicates daily with parents and supports families with any questions or issues that arise.
• Respects confidentiality and relates to parents, children and other staff members in a professional and ethical manner.
• Responsible for following policies and procedures for all programs.
• Ensure proper forms are being completed and records are complete.
• Guides and assists children in activities, routines and transition times.
• Prepares progress reports and discusses same with parents and staff.
• Prepares and produces written documents to meet program information and communication needs.
• Communicate with Supervisor and family to plan for alternate pick up of late children.
• Maintains children’s attendance records, emergency information and assists with the daily logbook; collects medication information from parents and informs staff.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Maintains the health and safety of the children including implementing monthly fire drills.
• Support children to attend and participate in all classroom activities. This includes indoor and outdoor play, circle times, mealtimes, etc.
• Regularly check in with Supervisor, Consultation Team, Family, and Childcare Workers to ensure that they classrooms needs and the child’s needs are being met sufficiently
• Work with child on communication skills, self regulation skills, and any other skills that are necessary to work on to ensure that the child is participating in the class activities and with peers in a safe and meaningful way. This may involve the use/practice of communication aids/etc.
• Regularly check in with parents about children’s day and growth/progress, also reporting any incidents that may have occurred throughout the day
• Play with the child and help them have fun and enjoy their day!
• Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or degree
• 1 - 2 years’ related experience.
• Registered member in good standing with Early Childhood Education Registry
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is required as a condition of employment
• Knowledge of Child Care Community Care Facility Act and licensing and legislative compliance
• Experience working with all ages of children 0 to 6 years
• Solid understanding of child development and abilities
• Demonstrates ability to maintain an effective work relationship with families, colleagues, service providers, and regulatory program advisors
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work closely with other team members
• Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
• Knowledge of First Nations Culture and Language would be beneficial
• Knowledge of community considered an asset
• Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of activities/interventions to enhance child development.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills and extremely detail-oriented;
• Verbal, written and computer skills;
• Ability to connect and build relationships with children in a positive way to encourage engagement and participation and have fun;
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful, cooperative and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals, including parents, co-workers and community agencies, to complete work assignments;(daily, weekly program planning)
• Ability to work independently with limited direction, act on own initiative, set own priorities and meet tight, changing or concurrent deadlines;
• Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with occasionally aggressive or demanding individuals to provide or obtain information to clarify or resolve issues;
• Ability to following safe work procedures;
• Strong work ethic including the ability to take initiative; to attend work on a regular and consistent basis, and to demonstrate a collaborative approach to problem solving.

OTHER FACTORS

Culture/Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the SȾÁUTW̱ culture and the SENĆOŦEN Language is required.

Personal Attributes

The ECE Childcare Staff maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality

Our Benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.

Apply now and join our team!

Job Description

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Job Description

The driver will act as an integral member of the 1st Class Childcare team to assist in the overall management of transporting children safely to and from a 1st Class Childcare Programs/Centres in accordance Albertas Child Care Licensing Regulations and 1st Class Childcare driver policy, procedures and safety manual.

This position will report to the Owner/Director, Management and the TransportationManager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct daily checklist/inspection every morning.

Maintains up to date records of bus maintenance.

Maintain supplies on bus.

Check fuel daily and re-fuel as required.

Confirm child head count at every drop off and pick up.

Ensuring all children are in age appropriate child safety restraints at all times before driving.

Always maintain constant supervision of the children on the bus.

Follows safe bus loading and unloading procedures.

Conduct daily walk through on the bus after every drop off.

Know and abide by all policies and procedures, including evacuation and accident procedures.

Daily housekeeping duties as required to keep the bus clean which includes sweeping/vacuuming floor and seats, cleaning/sanitizing high touch areas.

Qualifications

Computer knowlwdge and an ability to be trained on using corporate 3rd party software

Class 4 Drivers License with a clear drivers abstract to drive up to 21 passenger buses (required on employment).

Ability to perform employment test such as Road test, Ride along and any other special training when required.

Criminal Check & Vulnerable Sector Search.

CPR/ First Aid certification (Preferred)

Early Childcare Educator Certification of any level preferred

Experience and Additional Competencies

A passion for working with children.

Strong interpersonal skills to gain trust and respect of children and their parents.

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Excellent Oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Fast paced environment.

Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Able to walk, bend, stand, squat or crouch to childs level.

Able to physical respond quickly in an emergency.

Position Title: Hastings Park Childcare Coordinator

Classification: Non-Union

Type of Position: Full-Time

Conditions of Work: Onsite

Hastings Park Childcare Coordinator, 35 hours per week. Full-Time. This is an Onsite position.

Overview: Kiwassa Neighbourhood House grows a welcoming and inclusive community in the vibrant Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods of East Vancouver, Located on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səlílw̓ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh), and xʷməθkwəyə̓ m (Musqueam) Nations.

Job Title: Hastings Park Child Care Centre Coordinator, ECE

Job Summary

The Childcare Coordinator supports Kiwassa's vision to grow a welcoming and inclusive community through providing leadership and guidance for a specific childcare program and is responsible for: overseeing a staff team, volunteers and students in program planning for a group of children, orientation of families, staff scheduling and organizing classroom activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

People Leadership and Supervision

• Provide direct supervision, guidance and operational leadership
• Develops and trains staff with the skills required for quality childcare
• Ensures prescribed number of staff are present each day
• Provides appropriate observation and review of employees, recognizes and celebrates successes
• Informs Childcare Director of problems/challenges with employees, and situations that require disciplinary action
• Supports and encourages initiative in the areas of program development, colleague support and interaction with families.
• Facilitate staff meetings
• Provides supervision for practicum students and volunteers

Standards

• Ensures that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained as per licensing and Kiwassa requirements
• Reads, understands and follows all provincial requirements and standards and ensures team is proficient in meeting and maintaining them
• Ensures all policies and procedures pertaining to classroom and facility are met and maintained
• Ensure staff credentials are up to date
• Ensure all documents for children's and staff files are complete and up to date.

Quality Programming

• Plans and implements, activities and experiences for individual and group needs of all children within a consistent child- centered program environment
• Guides and cares for a group of children in accordance with KNH standards
• Stays up to date with new approaches and activities, looks for innovative and appropriate activities to engage children, families and staff.

Family Communication and Support

• Establishes and maintains positive daily communication and relationships with parents, children, school and KNH staff members
• Engage in conversations with families re: needs they/their child may have, including initiating conversation about getting extra support for children, assisting with referrals to outside organizations when necessary
• Participate in meetings with outside agencies that relate to children in their care
• Main liaison between community agencies and program staff
• Connect through formal (newsletter, email, etc.) means as well as informally

Administration

• Provide input to Childcare Director re: needs of the program, when Director prepares the annual budget
• Purchases snack and program supplies, pays bills, records and submits receipts; maintains and orders supplies within a prescribed budget.
• Assists the Childcare Director or designate in maintaining proper financial record keeping and accounting for program funds.
• Ensures all bills are paid on time
• Tracking program statistics (attendance, etc.)
• Participate in interviewing staff
• Prepares and reviews staff timesheets
• Provides updates and reporting as required

Other

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Educator certification
• A minimum of two (2) years recent, related experience
• Experience working in the social services field, specifically with not for profits
• Must have supervisory experience in a childcare setting
• Experience working with children in a licensed childcare/recreational setting
• Experience working with children with special needs
• First Aid certificate required-Emergency Child Care First Aid or higher

Salary: $33.77/hour

We strongly encourage applications from and prioritize from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including folks with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. We encourage, though don't require, folks of these identities to indicate this on their cover letter.

Closing Date: September 12, 2025

The usual hours of work for this position are 8:30 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday.