Childcare Assistant

Job Overview

Crestview Park Day Nursery is seeking a passionate and dedicated Childcare Assistant to join our vibrant early learning team. In this role, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Your enthusiasm, compassion, and caregiving skills will help foster positive development while supporting each child's individual strengths and needs.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities who share our passion for working with children.

This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while gaining valuable experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Support educators in implementing engaging activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Supervise children during play, meals, naps, transitions, and outdoor activities to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Provide responsive care to children with diverse abilities and individual needs.
• Encourage positive social interactions and help children navigate conflicts in a respectful and supportive way.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment, including sanitizing toys and learning materials.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and team members to support each child's growth and well-being.
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements to create a secure environment for every child.

Requirements

• Completion of a 40-hour Child Care Assistant (CCA) Course
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification
• Previous experience working with young children in a classroom or caregiving setting is an asset.
• Experience supporting children with diverse abilities or additional support needs is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and play-based learning.
• Strong nurturing, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain energetic, patient, flexible, and attentive in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where every child and family feels they belong.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and included, we would love to hear from you. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and lived experiences. Even if you don't meet every qualification, we invite you to apply, we value enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for working with children.

Pay: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person