CCA SCHOOL AGE
CCA SCHOOL AGE
Full Description
Child Care Assistant – Term Split Shift (School Age Program)
Wage: $19.40/hour
Position Type: Term, Split Shift
Program: School Age Child Care Centre
About the Position
We are hiring a reliable, caring, and energetic Child Care Assistant to join our school-age program in a term split-shift role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children before and after school and values strong relationships, consistency, and teamwork.
Our program is guided by the Circle of Security approach. Educators act as a secure base for children to explore and a safe place to return when they need comfort, support, or help with emotions.
Schedule
Monday to Friday (Split Shift):
7:00–9:00 a.m. | 12:00–1:00 p.m. | 2:30–5:30 p.m.
School in-service days and school breaks:
Full 8-hour straight shifts
Responsibilities
- Support school-age children during before-school, lunch-hour, and after-school care
- Build warm, respectful relationships so children feel safe and supported
- Respond to children’s behaviour using Circle of Security-informed practices
- Help plan and lead age-appropriate activities and games
- Support routines and transitions throughout the day
- Maintain active supervision and ensure health and safety at all times
- Communicate clearly with families and work collaboratively with the team
- Follow centre policies, safety procedures, and licensing requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent work ethic with strong reliability and punctuality
- Confident leadership and positive guidance skills
- Team-oriented, flexible, and professional attitude
- Strong written and verbalcommunication skills in English
- Calm, patient, and respectful approach with children
- Willingness to learn and grow within a relationship-based program
Why Work With Us?
- Consistent school-day schedule
- Full-time hours during school breaks and in-service days
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
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Meaningful work supporting children’s emotional and social growth
The Ideal Candidate Is
- Able to work before school, lunch, and after school and full days on in-service days (7:00-9:00, 12:00-1:00, 2:30-5:30)
- Familiar with working in a school-age program
- Familiar with working within the downtown area
- Strong leadership, positive guidance, and commitment to children of all ages and stages
- Current First Aid/CPR C
- Cleared Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (must be within 3 months of hire)
- Cleared Child Abuse Registry Check (must be within 3 months of hire)
- Accessibility Training Modules (or willing to obtain within one month of employment)
- Able to make decisions, quick thinking, and in a team-driven environment
- Able to work with children, families, school administration, and community members in a positive and friendly manner
- Familiar with using Fastoche (considered an asset)
- Punctual
- Familiar with Community Child Care Standards Act and Best Practices
- Food Handler's Certificate (considered an asset)
- Knowledgeable in Inclusive practices, working with children in the Inclusion program
Contact Information
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and availability.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Nidene Johnson, Executive Director