Casual Early Learning Assistant - Before and After School (Casual)

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board; Ottawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking creative and committed educational leaders for the role of Casual Early Learning Assistant. This position involves supporting childcare in elementary schools, enhancing children's play, and guiding their development. Applicants should have relevant experience and certifications, including First Aid and CPR. Join a diverse community dedicated to fostering excellence in education.

Qualifications

• At least one year of post-secondary experience providing childcare to school-age children.
• Current First Aid certification / CPR Level C.
• Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector.

Responsibilities

• Support childcare before and after school, including professional activity days.
• Enhance child-based play and model appropriate behavior.
• Guide and encourage children.

Skills

Childcare

Sign language

English

French

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, the largest in Eastern Ontario, offers diverse learning opportunities across nearly 150 schools, fostering excellence and catering to individual needs within our teaching communities.

We are seeking creative, dynamic, and committed educational leaders to join our team as a:

Casual Early Learning Assistant

Overview

Location: Elementary schools within the Board, as needed

Position Type: Casual, on-call within extended day programs

Summary: Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Educator, the Early Learning Assistant (Extended Day Program) supports childcare before and after school, including professional activity days and school breaks. Responsibilities include enhancing child-based play, encouraging and guiding children, and modeling appropriate behavior. Additional duties support the program's objectives. Proficiency in English is required; French language skills are required for some positions. Sign language skills are considered an asset.

Roles and Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of post-secondary experience providing childcare to school-age children in a group setting
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sign language skills are an asset
• Current First Aid certification / CPR Level C
• Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector (valid within the last 6 months)
• Immunization Record

Salary

$17.20 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed in accordance with Policy on Equitable Recruitment, Hiring, and Promotion.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our community values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and ages. We are committed to creating spaces that honor the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people and reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is vital to delivering dignified education to every student.

If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us via email.

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Early Learning Assistant • Ottawa, ON, Canada