Opportunities

First Flights is currently recruiting for 5 full time term summer students to fill the role of Child Care Workers.

 

This is a summer student program, running for up to a 4 - month term from early May 2025 to August 31, 2025 (start and end dates may be flexible).

These positions will support all of our childcare programs operating within the 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society including Out of School Care/Summer Care, Preschool, Daycare, and After Hours Care. Under the direction of the Child Care Coordinator, the successful candidate will monitor children in a safe, pleasant, and supportive environment.

 

He/she promotes an atmosphere of courtesy, good manners, sharing, and cooperation by being a good role model for the children.

About the role:
 

• Support children in all domains of development.

• Knowledge, understanding or experience with children with behavioral needs.

• Guide children in their play while effectively communicating tolerance, patience, and understanding.

• Establish and continually maintain reciprocal relationships with children and families.

• Knowledge and compliance of health and safety practices.

• Participate in professional development opportunities.

• Ensure licensing regulations and organizational standards are consistently followed.

• To be successful in this position you should possess:

• Current Child Welfare Intervention Record Check.

• Current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

• Current CPR and Basic First Aid

• Proficiency in French is considered an asset

Who we are:

Although our name is new, First Flights has been providing 4 Wing and the Cold Lake community with quality child care for over 30 years as part of the 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre. We strive to offer a welcoming, inclusive, and accepting environment that focuses on the individual needs of each child, so they can reach their full potential. We believe play is vital to learning - First Flights is “Where Imagination Takes Flight”.
“Community Strength Through Family Strength”
4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society is a non-profit charitable organization that has been serving 4 Wing and the greater Cold Lake community for over 35 years. We are proud to deliver programs and services that address the unique challenges of the military family lifestyle. We seek to enhance the quality of life for those who live here.

What can we offer you?

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• Positive working environment with a collaborative team of knowledgeable professionals.

• Starting salary with no certification: $16.81 per hour for 35 hours per week. Salary will increase if ECE certifications are already held or acquired during the term of employment.

• To be considered for this position, please submit a résumé́ outlining your skills and qualifications that meet the requirements of the position.

 

Candidates can submit by mail: Military Family Resource Centre Society, P.O. Box 5260 Station Forces, Cold Lake, AB, T9M 2C3; by email at hr.manager@4wingmfrcs.com; or by fax (780)594-5776.

This position will remain open until filled.
4 Wing MFRCS embraces diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified candidates.