Cochrane Child Care Centre hiring temporary full-time Teacher Assistant; applications due Oct. 7

A temporary full-time Teacher Assistant job is open at the Cochrane Child Care Centre in Cochrane, with applications due by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, according to a Town of Cochrane job posting dated Sept. 16.

The position is a 12-month maternity-leave replacement and may be extended. The town also states the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

The town lists the pay range at $24.12 to $25.28 per hour and says the job includes benefits. Hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday.

According to the posting, the Teacher Assistant reports to the Child Care Supervisor and assists Registered Early Childhood Educators with general supervision of children, as well as preparing and carrying out day-to-day activities.

The posting lists duties that include maintaining daily communication with children and families, supervising children during routines, and supporting children’s safety and well-being. Other listed responsibilities include assisting with planning and implementing program activities and the child-care environment under the direction of the teacher, sharing housekeeping tasks, reporting concerns to the supervisor, and attending staff meetings and training as required.

Applicants must have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, according to the town. Additional courses relevant to early childhood education are listed as an asset.

The town also requires proficiency in both English and French and the ability to obtain a clear vulnerable sector check. The posting lists organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to remain calm in a busy child-care environment, and the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team among the job requirements.