Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
 
Jasper, AB
Full-time, Contract, Fixed term contract
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
Jasper, AB

Job details

Job type
Full-time
Contract
Fixed term contract

Location
Jasper, AB

Full job description
We are accepting applications for

the following:
Position: Childcare Assistant

Location: École Jasper Elementary

https://jasperelementaryschool.gypsd.ca/

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: June 27, 2025

Hours of work: 30 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, Monday-Thursday)

The competition will remain open until: October 24, 2024 12:00 noon

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

Child 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.