Town of Cochrane posting permanent Teacher’s Aid job at Cochrane Child Care Centre; deadline May 20

The Town of Cochrane has posted a permanent Teacher’s Aid position at the Cochrane Child Care Centre in Cochrane, with applications due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The job posting provides pay, hours and required qualifications for people considering work at the municipal child-care centre, including a criminal reference check and strong oral and written communication skills in English and French.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The pay range is $24.12 to $25.71 per hour, and the posting lists benefits and a defined-benefit pension.

The town’s posting also states the vacancy will remain open until the position is filled, despite the May 20 application deadline.

In the job summary, the town says the Teacher’s Aid will assist staff in a child-care program by helping supervise children and supporting the preparation and implementation of day-to-day program activities.

Minimum qualifications include an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The posting says additional courses in Early Childhood Education are considered an asset.

Other listed requirements include demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and a criminal reference check. Applicants must be able to communicate “in a pleasant, tactful manner” with children, parents and staff, and have excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French.

CPR, First Aid and WHMIS training are listed as assets.

Responsibilities described in the posting include supervising children and ensuring their safety and well-being, assisting with program planning and implementation under the direction of a teacher, sharing housekeeping duties, and reporting concerns to the supervisor.

The immediate supervisor for the role is listed as the Child Care Supervisor. The posting says AI will not be used in the selection process.