Child Care Assistant
Child Care Assistant
Full Description
We are currently looking for a Child Care Assistant to join our team, where nurturing, attentiveness, and patience are essential qualities, not optional ones. We’re seeking someone who shows up with heart, steps up with initiative, and contributes fully to a team that genuinely cares. If you’re looking for a place to simply “get through the day,” hide behind others, or cut corners — this isn’t the job for you.
At Harrow Co-op Children’s Centre Inc., quality care is our foundation — and it begins with the right people. We are proud of the work we do and the people we do it with. We know we set high expectations — and in return, we offer respect, support, and meaningful benefits that reflect the value we place on our team.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Two locations (550 Harrow and 611 Guelph)
- Competitive wages
- Group benefits
- 24 hrs of paid professional development
- Paid MCCA membership
- 12 accumulated sick days with payout opportunity at year end
- 4% employer matched pension plan
- RRSP plan with employer contribution
- 1 hour paid lunch break
- Individual health benefit plan of $250.00/ year
- 2 personal days
- Supportive team
- Fenced in playground, school yard and large open space for outdoor play
- On bus route and free parking
- Staff perks
- * Split shift premium of $2.00 extra/hour (if working a split shift)
The Ideal Candidate Is
A professional CCA, with at least 1 year childcare experience in the province of Manitoba, flexible and able to work during our operating hours of 7 am-5:30 pm.
*Male applicants are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
- Criminal record check that is clear and current
- Child abuse registry check with vulnerable sector search, clear and current
- Current CPR and FIRST AID certificate, Level C
- Commit to Kids certificate
- Knowledge of child development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Our Shared Values and Expectations
- Punctuality & Reliability – We depend on one another. Consistency builds trust and ensures the best care for our children.
- Strong Work Ethic – We give our best each day. Everyone contributes, and no task is beneath us when it supports the team.
- Integrity & Honesty – We value truthfulness and transparency. Gossip, dishonesty, or hidden actions have no place here.
- Team Spirit – We succeed together by stepping in, helping out, and supporting one another without hesitation.
- Openness to Feedback – Growth comes from reflection. We welcome constructive input and use it as an opportunity to improve.
- Respect & Empathy – We treat children, families, coworkers, and leadership with kindness, patience, and understanding.
- Emotional Maturity – We remain calm, thoughtful, and professional, even in challenging or stressful situations.
- Collaboration with Leadership – We work in partnership with management and follow policies to ensure consistency and fairness.
- Commitment to Inclusion – We celebrate diversity and confidently support children of all abilities and needs.
- Knowledge of Child Development – We understand developmental stages and apply this knowledge to create nurturing learning environments.
- Cleanliness & Organization – A safe, welcoming, and well-organized space is part of our everyday practice.
Contact Information
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email, subject line MCCA JOB ADD to:
Executive Director: Mihaela Mujcinovic
Email: harrowdaycare@mymts.net
We thank all interested participants for submitting their resumes; those selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.