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Town of Cochrane hiring casual Teacher’s Aid Franco; applications due Sept. 18

Justin Barber

Sep 1, 2026 — 1 min read

The Town of Cochrane is hiring a casual Teacher’s Aid Franco for Garde d’enfants de Cochrane, with applications due by 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

The posting lists pay set by the collective agreement (citing 2025 rates of $24.12 to $25.28), and says the role requires bilingual French and English communication. Candidates must also have current CPR and First Aid and provide a police reference check. Hours will be based on organizational needs.

The job is based in Cochrane and reports to the Child Care Supervisor.

Minimum qualifications include a Grade 12 diploma, strong organizational skills, and computer proficiency. The town also lists additional child-care courses as an asset.

The posting says applicants need “excellent oral and written French and English communication skills” and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, community agencies, and the public.

It also requires knowledge and experience with How Does Learning Happen?, ELECT, and the Child Care and Early Years Act.

The posting mentions benefits but does not provide details.

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