
Parent Child Educator Term to June 30/2026, with possible extension/change to permanent.
Hours of Work: 8:30-4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Location: Villa Rosa, Winnipeg, MB Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
Villa Rosa is a supportive residence for pregnant and newly parenting young women. We are dedicated to helping mothers gain confidence, learn parenting skills, and create healthy beginnings for their infants.
We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable Parent Child Educator to join our Parent/Child Centre team. This role provides hands‑on infant care, models nurturing parenting practices, and supports young mothers as they bond with and care for their babies.
What You’ll Do
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Provide daily care for infants aged 0–2 years in our Parent/Child Centre.
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Model safe, developmentally appropriate parenting skills for young mothers.
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Support mothers in understanding their babies’ needs, cues, and development.
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Maintain a clean, sanitary, and child‑friendly environment.
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Assist with training, guiding, and supporting volunteers and community students.
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Provide one‑on‑one support to new mothers when needed.
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Prepare brief reports and communicate with the Social Worker for case conferences.
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Teach a parenting class to pre‑ and post‑natal residents.
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Engage in ongoing professional development.
What You Bring
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ECE II or III preferred; minimum CCA certification or willingness to obtain within one year.
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At least two years of experience caring for infants.
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At least two years of experience working with teenagers or young adults.
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Strong knowledge of infant development and responsive parenting.
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Ability to engage youth with warmth, empathy, and respect.
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Team‑oriented, collaborative approach.
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Experience working in a residential, shelter, or supportive housing setting is an asset
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Understanding of trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches is an asset
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Experience facilitating groups is an asset.
Why Join Villa Rosa?
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Meaningful work supporting mothers and their infants in a unique residential setting.
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Collaborative, community‑oriented team culture.
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Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
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A chance to make a lasting impact during a critical time in a family’s life.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Carolyn Eva; Executive Director at director@villarosa.mb.ca
Subject line: Parent Child Educator Application
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.