JOB POSTING: DC-26-04

Day Care Educator Assistant
Bouts de chou Daycare

Job Type: Casual, Part-Time, Non-Union
Rate of Pay: $27.44-$31.36 / hour
Date Posted: August 10, 2026

Job Summary

The Day Care Educator Assistant supports Early Childhood Educators in all aspects of childcare and development. This role involves assisting in the daily care, supervision, and educational activities of children in a safe and supportive environment, fostering positive interactions and contributing to a healthy learning atmosphere.

Requirements

• Secondary School Diploma
• Current Standard First Aid Certification or ability to obtain
• Bilingualism is required (French/English)
• Experience working with children
• Ability to follow pre-established procedures
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Working Conditions and Hours of Work

• Ability to lift, carry, and move children and classroom materials (up to approx. 20–40 lbs)
• Active participation in indoor and outdoor activities, including bending, standing, walking, and playing at children’s level
• Typical childcare centre setting with exposure to noise, cleaning products, and varied child behaviors
• 40 hours/week, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
• Occasional meetings, training, or special events outside regular hours

Questions regarding the roles and responsibilities of this position can be directed to:

Brigitte Bouffard, Director of Social Services, Town of Hearst
Email: bbouffard@hearst.ca

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026, using the subject line “(your name) – Day Care Educator Assistant”, to the following address:

Jean-Michel Vachon, Director of Human Resources, Town of Hearst
Email: hr@hearst.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purposes of candidate selection. The Town of Hearst is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to inform us of their accommodation needs in advance.