Casual Child Care Assistant (CCA)

Sobkow Technologies Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba is seeking casual Child Care Assistants for the Victoria Day Care Centre and Preschool Enrichment Program. Hours are 7:30am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Casual staff should have two or more weekdays available per week, with some flexibility for partial-day shifts. Starting wage is $16.65/hour for those without the approved 40-hour course; those who have completed the course start at $19.97/hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with preschool aged children.
• Willing to obtain an approved 40-hour course within the first year of employment.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to work as a team member and possess effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Casual staff work during program hours 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Preschool experience

First Aid & CPR

Team player

Effective communication

Education

40-hour course (ELCC)

Job description

Would you like to work casually a few days per week?

Do you like working with preschool aged children?

Position Title: Casual Child Care Assistant, Victoria Day Care and Preschool Enrichment Program

Posting Close Date & Time: Open until casual list needs are met

Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba is seeking energetic individuals who would like to work casually as a Child Care Assistant at the Victoria Day Care Centre and the Preschool Enrichment Program. Program operating hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. For casual staff, we are seeking applicants with at least two or more weekdays of full availability per week; however, applicants with partial day availability a couple days a week may also be considered. Please indicate your potential shift availability in your application. The wage for casual Child Care Assistants who have not completed an approved 40-hour course as per Early Learning and Child Care's criteria will be paid $16.65 per hour. Applicants who have completed an approved 40-hour course will be placed on a higher pay scale, which starts at $19.97 per hour. As per ELCC requirements, casual CCAs are required to obtain an approved 40-hour course within the first year of employment.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with preschool aged children;
• Must be willing to obtain an approved 40-hour course as per Manitoba Early Learning & Child Care regulations within the first year of employment, if not already completed at hire;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification;
• Ability to work as a team member and possess effective communication skills;
• Please refer to section below for additional requirements.

Additional Information:

• Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Prior Contact Check, and a Driver's Abstract Check is required. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred for the Criminal Record Check; the Agency will pay for the other three security checks.
• Please include three references with your application. Two must be employment-related, one being your current or most recent supervisor. The third can be a personal or character reference. The Agency will not contact your references in advance of an interview.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.