Child Care Assistant
Child Care Assistant
Full Description
Dawn and Dusk Before and After School Program is a 100-space licensed child care centre looking for a CCA to join our team. We are located in John de Graff School, in North Kildonan.
Working at Dawn and Dusk means you will be part of an inspired team that develops their program based on the emerging interests of the children, with an emphasis on the great outdoors.
Dawn and Dusk offers:
-a supportive, friendly, and upbeat working environment
-excellent Canada Life Benefits after 6 months
-pension plan
-paid sick days and mental health days after 6 months
-annual performance bonus
-wages starting at $19.40/hr (with 40hr course)
We are hiring for the following split shift position, beginning in September:
Monday-Friday
7:00am-9:00am AND 3:15pm-6:00pm (must be available for all shifts).
Full time hours available on inservice days, winter break, and spring break.
In addition to the above, we offer:
-paid planning time
-paid team meetings
-paid professional development (paid time and workshop cost), including the annual MCCA Conference
-split shift incentive (all employees receive 1/2 hr pay extra each day that a split shift is worked)
The Ideal Candidate Is
The ideal candidate has knowledge of child development, is responsible, reliable, and patient. They are quick thinking, creative, and have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). They enjoy spending active time outdoors, and thrive in a fast paced work environment.
The ideal candidate will:
- have a current criminal record check and child abuse registry check
- have the 40hr course requirement (or equivalent)
- have Commit to Kids Training (or willing to obtain)
- have Circle of Security Training (or willing to obtain)
- have the ability to inspire children and fellow educators with their passion for early childhood education
- have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- be committed to continuous learning
Contact Information
Interested applicants should forward their cover letter, resume, and 2-3 professional references to our Assistant Director, Melanie Beaulieu, at melanie.dawndusk@gmail.com.