Child Care Assistant, Victoria Day Care/Preschool Enrichment – Casual position

Cfswestern; Brandon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for energetic individuals to join their team as Casual Child Care Assistants. This role involves working with preschool-aged children in a vibrant daycare setting, ensuring their safety and well-being while engaging them in enriching activities. The ideal candidates will have a passion for early childhood education and be willing to complete a required 40-hour training course within their first year. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have a love for nurturing young minds, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain an approved 40-hour course within the first year.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work casually with preschool aged children in a daycare setting.
• Assist in the daily activities and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Knowledge of preschool aged children

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Approved 40-hour course in Early Learning and Child Care

Tools

First Aid certification

CPR certification

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
Position Status: Casual – preference of availability is 9am to 3pm
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 currently seeking applicants with 9am to 3pm casual availability. 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 $15.55 per hour. Applicants who have completed an approved 40-hour course will be placed on a higher pay scale. 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 service 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.

Please express your interest in this position by way of cover letter, resume, three references and shift availability to:
Candace Kowalchuk, Human Resources Specialist
800 McTavish Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 7L4
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.cfswestern.mb.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.