Teacher Associate - Tiger Zone Child Care Associate

Carroll Community School District; Halifax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll Community School District seeks a Teacher Associate in the Tiger Zone Child Care program at Fairview Elementary (PK-2). The role requires arriving early, supervising children, and maintaining order until dismissal. You will track attendance and adhere to health, safety, and emergency procedures.

Ideal candidates show reliability, confidentiality, and the ability to work well with staff, parents, and students. Training and orientation are provided to support program quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Demonstrated aptitude for childcare work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with staff, parents and students.
• Completion of listed trainings (pre-service, CACFP, development).
• First Aid/CPR certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be at the designated location approximately ten minutes before children arrive.
• Remain at the designated location until the last child leaves and the childcare area is in order.
• Keep daily attendance records.
• Follow school procedures to safeguard health and safety of children.
• Know emergency file and emergency procedures.
• Report persistent behavior problems to the director and arrange substitutes when needed.
• Attend orientation sessions and in-service meetings during the year.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 hours pre-service essentials training

3 hours Child and Adult Care Food Program training

6 hours of Child Development training annually

Mandatory reporter training

Universal precautions training

First Aid/CPR Certification

Tools

Training records management

Emergency procedures knowledge

Job description

Teacher Associate - Tiger Zone Child Care Associate JobID: 2202

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Associate
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Location: Fairview Elementary (PK - 2)
• Date Available: As Soon As Possible

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalency diploma
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well with staff, parents and students
• 12 hours of pre-service essentials training
• 3 hours of Child and Adult Care Food Program training
• 6 hours of Child Development related training annually
• Mandatory reporter training
• Universal precautions training
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Preferred Requirements:

• Punctuality and regular attendance

Job Summary:

• Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility by being at teh designated location approximately ten minutes before the children arrive each day.
• Remains at the designated location until the last child is gone and the childcare area is in order.
• Keeps daily attendance records.
• Follows school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program.
• Maintains knowledge of the emergency file and emergency procedures.
• Knows the tornado and fire alarm procedures for the employee's area.
• Maintains a responsible discipline policy and reports persistent behavior problems to the director.
• Is present in the designated area with all the children at all times during supervision hours except in the case of an emergency.
• Manages the distribution and collection of games or materials used in activities.
• Periodically meetswith the director and principal to discuss issues regarding the program.
• Informs the director of the need for a substitute caregiver at the earliest possible time. Failure to report for work or inform the director of one's inability to work will be grounds for termination of employment.
• Attends orientation sessions prior to beginning employment and in service meetings during the year.
• Hold a current first aid certificate, CPR certificate and completes required training.
• Operates in accordance with Board policies and sees that all policies of the Board pertaining to the employee's area of jurisdiction are implements.
• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned.