Posted 8 days ago
Childcare Assistant, Part-Time
@ Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
Grande Cache, Alberta
Overview
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is hiring a part-time Childcare Assistant for 15 hours per week, 8:30-11:30am Monday to Friday, 10 months per year under the CUPE Collective Agreement. The role supervises children, supports daily centre operations and works under the Childcare Worker and School Principal. Applicants need a Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification (or obtain it within 6 months) and a Grade 12 diploma.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise children during arrival, dismissal, lunch and playground
- Accompany students on community outings and transport them
- Provide personal and physical care as required
- Report safety and discipline concerns to the Childcare Worker or Principal
- Build positive relationships and communicate with parents
Requirements summary:
- Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification or within 6 months of hire
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Technology and computer skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player
- Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 15 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
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At GYPSD, we are committed to student learning, teaching and leadership excellence and community engagement.
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- 561
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 187
- Reported office locations
- 3656-1st Ave, Edson, Alberta T7E 1S8, CA
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- Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
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At GYPSD, we are committed to student learning, teaching and leadership excellence and community engagement.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Edson, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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We are accepting applications for the following:
Position: Childcare Assistant
Location:
Start Date: Immediately until June 29, 2027
Hours of work: 15 hours per week, 3.0 hours per day, 8:30-11:30am ( Monday to Friday, inclusive 10 months per year, as per the CUPE Collective Agreement)
The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
REPORTS TO:
Works under the direction and supervision of the Childcare Worker and/or the School Principal.
SUMMARY:
The Childcare Assistant provides assistance in ensuring safety of the students and day-to-day operations of the center and follows the guidance and instruction of the Childcare Worker.
DUTIES:
The duties of this position are not limited to the listed components, but will encompass 80% of the assigned duties on a regular basis.
- Assists with preparation of program-related materials and resources.
- Uses computers and other specialized equipment to provide support.
- Monitors students’ daily arrival, dismissal, and lunch/playground activities.
- Accompanies students on outings within the community and transport students as required.
- Will assist and/or provide personal and physical care as required.
- Reports safety and discipline concerns to the Childcare Worker and/or Principal.
- Follows the Junior Kindergarten’s daily routine.
- Supervises all children while providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
- Builds positive relationships with parents and communicates regularly with them.
- Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Possess Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification or acquire Certification within 6 months of hire into this role.
- Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Technology and computer-related skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify and solve problems.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and flexible.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player.
- Physical ability to perform the required duties.
In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Intervention Check
- Evidence of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
Please submit the following:
- A cover letter and resume
- The resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and experience.
- Please include a list of three references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division to contact any or all references.
We thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those selected for interviews.
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