Job Description

Child Care Worker Assistant

WINGS of Providence is a non-profit organization in Edmonton which offers safe housing, onsite childcare, trauma informed wrap around services and life skills programs, to women and their children fleeing domestic violence. WINGS is currently accepting applications for:

Child Care Worker Assistant.

There are 3 positions available. Note: This is a temporary summer student position which ends before September 2, 2025.

Time Period and Hours of work:

Start Date - June 20th, 2025

End Date - Aug 29th, 2025

Monday - Friday

9am-5pm

37.5 hr/wk

$15/hr

This position is funded by the Government of Canada Summer Jobs program and as such all applicants must be:

be between 15 and 30 years of age be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Actfor the duration of the employment have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Applications will be screened as they are received, and this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The successful applicant will:

Work well in a team environment and have good communication skills both verbal and written. Be in good physical health as this position requires continuous physical activity. Work well with people including children - especially those vulnerable. Work well as a team, as well as independently. Take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Join a great team atmosphere and help make a difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children in our community! Must be energetic and have a passion for working with children of all ages: 3months-18years.

Responsibilities to the Program and Families include:

Early child development work in WINGS' onsite childcare; working with children ages 3 months - Kindergarten. Various administrative duties and tasks relating to client and program needs, including organizing paperwork for clients. Assisting the Facility Coordinator with general cleaning and facility organization. Light building maintenance - watering flowers, painting projects, monitoring the playground. Helping to prepare apartments for families to move into - including cleaning, creating welcome packages, decorating apartments, and replenishing household items. Helping with the daily operation of WINGS onsite donation program, which includes the sorting and organization of new and gently used clothing and household donations which are donated for the families from our community.
Assist with implementation of WINGS Summer Camp Program - Working with children and youth ages 6-18yrs. Responsibilities include:

Helping to prepare and execute the children's daily summer activities, ie. outdoor recreational activities and field trips, help prepare daily snacks and special lunches. Help to organize special event days for all the children and moms including Summer Kick-Off Celebration, Tie Dye Day, Family Activities, etc. Ensure that the children's program and sports equipment is organized, clean, and stocked. Provide a warm, friendly, caring atmosphere to foster healthy development and learning of children who have experienced family violence.

Required

Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check

South East Location, Edmonton.

No phone calls please

www.wingsofprovidence.ca

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 10 weeks

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-20