Casual Registered Early Childhood Educator (ECE) (New Grads & Registered Candidates)

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board seeks a Casual Early Childhood Educator to deliver high-quality education for Kindergarten students. The role involves collaboration with teachers and may include leading extended day programs. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of child care experience required.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to deliver play-based education.
• Lead extended day programs at designated sites.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Adaptability

Bilingual

Education

Community College Program in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario, offering students and parents a wide range of learning options. Our nearly 150 schools provide diverse programs to promote excellence and meet the needs of our students, families, and community. Our schools are collaborative communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers, and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking creative, dynamic, and committed educational leaders to join the following initiative:

Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Principal and the Manager of Early Learning, the Casual Early Childhood Educator collaborates with classroom teachers to deliver high-quality, play-based education that supports the cognitive, emotional, and social development of Junior and Senior Kindergarten students in a full-day Early Learning Program. The role may also involve leading extended day programs (before and/or after school) at designated sites.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have completed a two-year community college program in Early Childhood Education or an equivalent qualification. Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators is required or in progress. A minimum of one (1) year of child care experience and valid First Aid/CPR certification are also required. Please include your ECE college certificate number in your ApplyToEducation profile once registered.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of early childhood development and elementary school operations
• Strong communication skills for engaging with parents, staff, and students
• Discretion, tact, and good judgment
• Ability to work independently within a multicultural environment, respecting diverse children and families
• Sensitivity to individual needs in a multilingual and multiethnic setting
• Initiative and creativity
• Ability to model healthy adult-child relationships and positive discipline
• Adaptability to changing demands
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
• Bilingual (English & French) skills may be required at some schools

Position Details

This is a casual, on-call position, including extended day programs at various elementary schools within the board. Starting September 1, 2024, casual employees who do not complete at least five (5) assignments during a school year will be removed from the casual list and must reapply, unless on statutory or approved leaves.

Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses ApplyToEducation (ATE) for application management. External applicants without an active ATE account can register at no cost, select the position category: ECE / EA & Support Staff, search for keyword 3915212, and follow the application instructions. For assistance, contact ATE Customer Service at 1-877-900-5627 or via email.

Additional Information

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and ages. We honor the unceded land of the Algonquin people and strive to create equitable learning and working environments.

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

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