Child Care Assistant

NETES; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated daycare team as a Child Care Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in nurturing children's development. This position offers the chance to work closely with Early Childhood Educators, implementing engaging activities tailored to each child's unique needs. You'll foster a safe and supportive environment, promoting positive interactions and social skills while celebrating each child's individuality. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and contribute to a community-focused organization that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a passion for childcare and teamwork, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Must have current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Experience working with children in a related environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ECEs to ensure children's health, safety, and well-being.
• Promote positive interaction and social skills among children.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Childcare experience

Education

Completed or enrolled in 40-hour program

Tools

First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT, FULL-TIME & CASUAL, 37.5 HOURS/WEEK

JOB SUMMARY: Child Care Assistants are integral members of the daycare team and work closely with and provide support to the Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). CCAs assist with providing proper care by helping to direct and assess the positive emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development of children by implementing appropriate activities and programs according to each child's individual developmental abilities, interests, and needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with and support ECEs for periods of time, ensuring the children's health, safety, and well-being.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Work with a variety of equipment, activities, and opportunities to promote children’s physical, cognitive, and communication skills as well as their creativity.
• Assist ECEs in creating an environment that builds positive self-concept and individual strength.
• Treat children as individuals in a respectful way, celebrating their successes, providing support and encouragement, and being sensitive to different values and expectations.
• Promote positive interaction between children and adults by helping to develop social skills; encourage feelings of empathy and mutual respect; and help set realistic behavioral expectations.
• Assist ECEs with guiding children in daily routine activities including arrival and departure activities, naps, snacks, and other daily living activities.
• Assist in organizing, decorating, and tidying the premises as well as preparing and storing material used in various programs, activities, or special events.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Must have completed or be enrolled in the 40-hour program of studies as required by the Province of Manitoba (with the first year).
• Experience working with children in a related environment is preferred.
• Teamwork skills with well-developed communication skills; with the ability to communicate effectively with children and parents from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, be on your feet up to 8 hours, and evacuate children during emergencies.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit a resume and a cover letter in one of the following manners:

1. Email [e-mail]
2. Visit www.netes.ca/jobs to apply online
3. Drop off in person to Reception at 304-181 Higgins Avenue

The Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) is dedicated to integrating an Indigenous perspective into its operations, services, and practices to benefit the Indigenous community. To maintain this focus, preference for the position will be given to Indigenous candidates (Status, Non-status, Métis, or Inuit). Candidates are encouraged to self-declare their Indigenous status in their cover letter and register with NETES, as preference is also given to our clients.

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

This position is subject to a criminal record check completed with a vulnerable person sector search and a child abuse registry check.