Child Care Assistant-Part time
Child Care Assistant-Part time
Full Description
St. Germain Daycare centre is looking for a part-time Child Care Assistant for the morning opening shift 7:00-10:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This shift could be with preschool or school age children. There is a high probability of additional hours that could include afternoons or full days, on occasion.
This position requires the staff to greet parents and children upon arrival to the centre. This staff will be with another staff and together they open the centre and put out activities for the children to participate in. If with school age children, they will assist in the transition from daycare to school. If with preschool, may assist with snack and activities that children are participating in.
The Ideal Candidate Is
The candidate will have or be willing to obtain
- a CCA certificate
- have completed the 40 hour course or equivalent
- current first aid/CPR certificate (we are recertifying in Dec if need to update)
- willing to obtain a criminal record check and child abuse registry check (must be valid within 3 months, if you currently have one)
- has a positive outlook and is interested in working with children
- works well in a team environment and independently
- strong communication skills, both verbally and written
- is adaptable and flexible
- strong problem-solving skills
- creative and comfortable with providing play experiences or activities for preschool and school age children