Child care assistant
Child care assistant
Full Description
Join the Splash Team!
Full-Time Child Care Assistant (CCA)
Location: Osborne Village | Type: Full-Time | Vibe: Nature-Based & High-Energy
Are you a passionate educator who loves the great outdoors as much as the classroom? Splash Early Learning Centre is growing! We are looking for a dedicated Child Care Assistant (CCA) to join our vibrant, inclusive community where we live by our CARES values: Collaboration, Acceptance, Respect, Excellence, and Safety.
The Role: Where Play Meets Purpose
As a hands-on role model, you won’t just be supervising—you’ll be inspiring. You will:
- Lead by Example: Implement a nature-based, emergent curriculum that is inclusive and holistic.
- Be a Co-Creator: Collaboratively plan and document activities that spark children’s curiosity.
- Foster Growth: Use positive guidance techniques to ensure every child feels safe, respected, and heard.
- Stay Active: Embrace a physically active role in a clean, organized, and inviting learning space.
Why You’ll Love It Here
We don’t just care for children; we care for our team.
- Strong Compensation: Competitive salary based on the ELCC pay scale.
- Incredible Location: Work in picturesque Osborne Village with easy access to parks and eclectic outdoor play spaces.
- Career Growth: Performance-based goal systems and dedicated Centre-Run Development Days (we close so you can learn!).
- Work-Life Balance: 1-hour breaks, 3 weeks of paid vacation (after 1 year), and a comprehensive benefits package (Manulife, Pension, and MCCA membership).
The Ideal Candidate Is
Who You Are
You are a reliable, honest, and friendly professional who thrives in a team environment.
The Essentials:
- CCA Certification/Classification in Manitoba.
- 2+ years of experience in early childhood education.
- Completion of a 40-hour course and Commit to Kids training.
- Current First Aid Level C & AED.
- Clear Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry checks (within the last 3 months).
- A genuine love for nature-based, land-based learning!
Bonus Points for:
- Circle of Security training.
- Experience with emergent play-based curriculum.
Contact Information
Ready to Dive In?
We can’t wait to meet you! To apply, please follow these two steps:
- Complete our Pre-Interview Questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRQKIOVxJH6XszokELCEsdkBT8K8e…
- Email your Cover Letter & Resume to splash@splashcares.ca (Attn: Tara and Amber Pulford).
- Please include copies of your classification, transcripts, and certifications.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.