CCA
CCA
Full Description
Full time Position with Benefits
CCA $19.40 per hour with 40-hour training plus years of experience, or $15.80 without
Start Date: July 11, 2025
● Provide additional support within the program to help co-regulate children with additional support
needs
Provide a safe, caring and educational environment
● Observe and anticipate children’s triggers and offer tools to help regulate (e.g. deep breathing
techniques, fidget gadgets, offering safe places, sensory exploration, etc.)
● Participate in daily bus runs/school pick-up/drop-off
● Other duties as assigned
Positive attitude with lots of energy and creativity
● Works well independently and as part of a team
● Familiarity with emergent curriculum/play-based approach
● Familiarity with Circle of Security philosophy an asset but not required; candidate must be able to
offer a safe place for children to express feelings and emotions
● Ability to take initiative and think outside the box
● Eligible candidates must obtain/provide:
○ CCA classification prior to start date
○ First Aid/CPR prior to start date as well as Commit to Kids Training
○ Current Criminal/Child Abuse Check
○ Center-provided Circle of Security training
● Class 4 license an asset, but not required
The Ideal Candidate Is
Working with a strong team including the program Supervisor, co-workers, family, Assistant Director,
Circle of Security facilitator and other behavior specialists, the Child Care Assistant will provide
support to our School Age program.
This program consists of 40 school age children, ages 5 to 12 years old (Kinder-Grade 6). Rainbow
practices the Circle of Security philosophy and training is offered within the center. The chosen
candidate must be able to offer a safe place for children to express feelings and emotions in a fun
learning environment. Our program offers children transportation to and from school by centre vehicle.
Rainbow Day Nursery offers competitive wages, benefits and pension plan and professional
development opportunities each year.
Contact Information
Colleen Berg, Assistant Director
cberg@rainbowdaynursery.ca