Employment Opportunity - Teacher's Aid

Employment Opportunity – Teacher’s Aid

Deadline to apply is Wednesday May 20th, 2026

May 5, 2026

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane

Employment Opportunity - Teacher's Aid

Posting Details
Job Title	Teacher’s Aid
Department	Cochrane Child Care Centre
Location	Cochrane, Ontario
Immediate Supervisor	Child Care Supervisor
Rate of Pay	$24.12 – $25.71 As per collective agreement
Benefits	Benefits and Defined Benefit Pension
Hours of Work	40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Position Status	Permanent
Application Deadline	Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Job Summary

To assist staff of a designated program in a childcare setting with the general supervision of the children participating in the preparation and implementation of the day-to-day activities of the program, following the philosophy, program statement and guidelines established by the Centre.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, with additional courses in the field of Early Childhood Education considered an asset.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
Criminal Reference Check is required
The ability to communicate in a pleasant, tactful manner with children, parents, and staff.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French
CPR, First Aid and WHMIS training are definite assets

Requirements & Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive daily communication with children, families, staff and community contacts.
Always supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children in their daily routine, being alert to the needs of the children as individuals and as a group, treating all children with dignity and respect.
Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the childcare Centre and confidentiality of all clienteles.
Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
Assist in the planning and implementation of the program and the childcare environment in accordance with the policies, procedures, program statement and the philosophy of the Centre under the direction of the Teacher, ensuring that guiding pedagogical documents are followed.
Assumes an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities.
Responsible for reporting concerns to the Supervisor and working cooperatively with all staff members.
Attend staff meetings, workshops, training programs and assisting with special events planned by the Centre as required.
Other duties related to the position as assigned.

Additional Details

Thank you for your interest. We encourage qualified candidates to email their resume and cover letter to HR@cochraneontario.com on or before Wednesday May 20^th, 2026, at 4:30pm. Please write “CCCC Teacher Aid” in the subject line.

The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA). If you need accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call (705) 272-4361.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a vacant position and will be open until filled. AI will not be used in the selection process.

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