After-School Early Learning Assistant

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is hiring an Early Learning Assistant to support after-school childcare in the Extended Day Program. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Educator, you will help enhance play, guide behavior, and assist with activities for school-age children.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1 year of post-secondary childcare experience, valid First Aid/CPR, and a current police record check. English language ability is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a High School diploma, and;
• Minimum one (1) year post-secondary experience providing childcare to school age children in a group setting;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Valid Standard First Aid certification/CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider is required.
• Police Record Check for the Vulnerable sector, valid within the last 6 months is required for new employees to the OCDSB. Valid within the last 5 years for current OCDSB employees
• Immunization Record with MMR and Tdap vaccination is required.
• Declaration of previously having the chicken pox (or chicken pox immunization) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the provision of childcare to students after school; enhancing child-based play; encouraging and guiding, and modeling appropriate behaviour techniques.
• Performs other duties to support the overall objectives and goals of the program.
• A working knowledge of English is required.

Skills

Childcare

First Aid

English language

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is hiring an Early Learning Assistant to support after-school childcare in the Extended Day Program. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Educator, you will help enhance play, guide behavior, and assist with activities for school-age children.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1 year of post-secondary childcare experience, valid First Aid/CPR, and a current police record check. English language ability is required.