Town of Cochrane hiring permanent full-time teacher for Cochrane Child Care Centre; applications due Oct. 7

The Town of Cochrane is hiring a permanent full-time teacher for the Cochrane Child Care Centre in Cochrane, with applications due by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, according to a job posting dated Sept. 16.

The position is for work in the centre’s School Age Child Care program. The posting lists an hourly pay range of $29.74 to $31.12 and says the job includes benefits.

The town’s posting says the teacher will report to the Child Care Supervisor and work a minimum of 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Duties listed in the posting include planning, supervising and implementing the School Age program and communicating with children, families, staff and community contacts. The posting also lists maintaining confidentiality and providing a safe and secure environment for children.

Among the skills and abilities listed, the posting includes classroom management and the ability to respond to stressful or emergency situations by taking action based on established policies and procedures.

Other responsibilities named in the posting include supervising children during daily routines, reporting concerns to the supervisor, sharing housekeeping duties, helping with evaluation procedures to assess children’s developmental levels, and attending staff meetings and required training.

For qualifications, the posting requires a post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education and registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators. It also requires proficiency in both English and French.

The posting also lists knowledge and experience with Ontario child-care guidance and regulations, including How Does Learning Happen?, ELECT, and the Child Care and Early Years Act. It says applicants must be able to obtain a clear vulnerable sector check.

The posting says the position will remain open until filled, even after the Oct. 7 deadline.