Child Care Assistant (Preschool/School age)-Substitute/ Casual -Unicity &West Area

Job summary

The Child Care Assistant will plan and participate in engaging activities for children while maintaining a clean and safe environment. They will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide a supportive experience for children.

Job details

Do you have a genuine interest in working with children? Are you looking for part time, flexible hours with no nights or weekends? We’re looking for fun and energetic individuals to join our wonderful team of educators. You’ll enjoy plenty of laughs, exercise, and memorable experiences in a child care setting. Apply today! Why work at the Y? * Great people and great work environment! * Many opportunities for growth & advancement * Flexible shifts that work around most school schedules * We pay most of your benefit premiums (if eligible) * Complimentary Y individual membership * 5% employer-matching pension plan Are you the right fit? * Do you believe that every child has potential? * Are you self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team? * Willing to plan and participate in children’s activities? * Capable of maintaining a clean and safe daycare environment? * Open to valuable on the job training and mentorship? What else do you need? * 18 years of age or older * Training or experience with children an asset * Willingness to obtain Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification (We’ll help!) * Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check (apply upon hire) * Strong communication and interpersonal skills The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

What you’ll do

The Child Care Assistant will plan and participate in engaging activities for children while maintaining a clean and safe environment. They will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide a supportive experience for children.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess strong communication skills. Candidates must be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and pass a Police Record and Child Abuse Registry check.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts
• Complimentary Y individual membership
• 5% employer-matching pension plan
• Benefit premiums coverage

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Child care
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Activity planning
• Safety maintenance
• Mentorship
• First aid
• CPR
• Energetic
• Emergency First Aid
• Self-Motivation
• Working With Children
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Interpersonal Communications

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Child Care Professional
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Childcare Workers

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