Job description: Childcare Provider - Private Home
Wage: $18.00 / per hour
(Overtime paid at 1.5x after 44 hours/week in accordance with Saskatchewan labour standards)
Term of Employment:
-Duration: 1 - 2 years
- Full-time, permanent
- Minimum 30–40 hours per week
- Two days off per week (schedule negotiable)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We are a caring and family-oriented household looking for a full-time Childcare Provider and Homeschool Assistant. You will help care and assist for our two children, ages 9 and 12, who are homeschooled by their grandmother.
Your primary responsibility will be to assist the children during homeschool hours at the Grandparents home. While their grandmother leads their daily learning, she is still recovering from a leg injury and occasionally requires help—particularly on days when mobility is more difficult. Your role will involve ensuring the children remain focused, organized, and actively engaged in their learning, while also supporting daily routines in a respectful and nurturing environment.
Job Duties
- Supervise and care for two children in a safe, nurturing environment when parents are unavailable
- Assist children with homeschool learning during scheduled hours, including sessions at their grandparents’ home.
- Organize interactive educational activities (crafts, games and occasional outings)
- Ensure the children’s learning environment remains tidy and organized
- Perform light housekeeping tasks related to childcare (e.g., laundry, meal prep if needed)
- Maintain reliability, flexibility, and good communication with the family
- Note: 2 pet dogs on premises
Credentials & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent to Canadian secondary school standards
- English language proficiency (IELTS, CELPIP, or equivalent)
- Childcare experience is an asset but not required - we are happy to train the right person in our family's daily routine
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Food Safety Certification (asset)
- Criminal record check required
Additional information:
- Live-in or live-out position, Live-in preferred, due to the nature of the role and daily caregiving needs
- Room and board available for $450/month (includes private furnished room and shared kitchen/bathroom)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Those requiring employer support for a work permit may be considered if qualified.
Apply with resume & cover letter to: jenjudt@ymail.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-06
Expected start date: 2025-10-01