Employment Opportunity – Teacher Assistant

Town of Cochrane; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane invites applications for a Teacher Assistant at the Cochrane Child Care Centre in Cochrane, Ontario. Reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, you will assist Registered Early Childhood Educators and help implement daily activities in a supportive, inclusive setting.

The successful candidate will have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, proficiency in English and French, and the ability to obtain a clear vulnerable sector check.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in both English and French.
• Ability to obtain a clear vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and implementing of the program and the child care environment under the direction of the Teacher.
• Maintain positive daily communication with children, families, staff and community contacts.
• Supervise children in daily routines and ensure safety and well-being.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops and training as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Teamwork

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Opportunity – Teacher Assistant

Deadline to apply is Wednesday October 7th, 2026

September 16, 2026

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane

Employment Opportunity - Teacher Assistant

Job Title

Teacher Assistant

Department

Cochrane Child Care Centre

Location

Cochrane, Ontario

Child Care Supervisor

Rate of Pay

$24.12 to $25.28 per hour

Hours of Work

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Position Status

Temporary Full-Time (Maternity Leave 12 month period with possibility of extension)

Application Deadline

Job Summary

Reporting to the Child Care Supervisor, the Teacher Assistant provides assistance to Registered Early Childhood Educators in a child care setting with the general supervision of the children, participating in the preparation and implementation of the day to day activities of a child care program following the philosophy, program statement and guidelines established by the Centre.

Minimum Qualifications

• Establish and maintain positive daily communication with children, families, staff and community
  contacts.
• Supervises children in their daily routine and ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Being alert to the needs of the children as individuals and as a group, treating all children
  with dignity and respect.
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the child care centre and confidentiality of all
  clientele.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
• Assist in the planning and implementing of the program and the child care environment in
  accordance with the policies, procedures, program statement and the philosophy of the Centre under
  the direction of the Teacher, ensuring that guiding pedagogical documents are followed.
• Assumes an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities.
• Responsible for reporting concerns to the Supervisor and work cooperatively with all staff
  members.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, training programs and assisting with special events planned by
  the Centre as required.
• Other duties related to the position as assigned.

Requirements & Responsibilities

• Successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Additional courses relevant to the field of Early Childhood Education would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both English and French.
• Ability to obtain a clear vulnerable sector check.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in a busy child care environment.
• Ability to follow direction and work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to support children’s learning, development, and well-being in an inclusive child care environment.

The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free
recruitment and selection process. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the
Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If
you need accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call [phone].

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted