Child Care Assistant (School-Aged)

Job summary

The Child Care Assistant is responsible for planning and participating in engaging activities for school-aged children. They must also ensure the daycare environment remains clean, safe, and supportive of every child's potential.

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? * Are you avaliable to work a split shift 5 days a week - 7:00 am to 9:30 am and 3 pm to 6 pm? * If you are not avaliable every day, do you have some avalibility to join us a substitute? 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 Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings. Contact hr@ymanitoba.ca 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 is responsible for planning and participating in engaging activities for school-aged children. They must also ensure the daycare environment remains clean, safe, and supportive of every child's potential.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess strong communication skills. Applicants are required to undergo a Police Record Check and are encouraged to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Employer-matching pension plan
• Complimentary Y individual membership
• Benefit premiums coverage
• Professional development and mentorship

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 management
• 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 Assistant
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Childcare Workers

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