Early Learning Assistant - W. O MItchell - After School 2:15-6:00pm - TERM

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

Benefits offered by this job

4% vacation pay

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is seeking an Early Learning Assistant (Extended Day Program) to support after-school childcare under the direction of the Early Childhood Educator. The role enhances child-based play, guides behaviour, and models best practices in a school setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year of post-secondary childcare experience, Standard First Aid/CPR Level C, Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector), immunization records, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year post-secondary childcare experience.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing after-school childcare under the ECE supervisor.
• Enhance child-based play and Engagement in activities.
• Model appropriate behaviour and guide student interactions.
• Support program objectives during school breaks and professional activities.

Skills

Childcare experience

English language

Guidance and supervision

Education

High School diploma

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Immunization records (MMR, Tdap)

Chickenpox declaration

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching 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, committed educational leaders

To Join The Following Initiative

Early Learning Assistant - TERM

Overview

Summary : Working under the direction of the Early Childhood Educator, the Early Learning Assistant (Extended Day Program) assists in the provision of childcare to students after school (including professional activity day and school break periods); 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.

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.

Pay Expectations

$19.79 - $24.84 + 4% vacation pay/hour.

Please note that at least 1 full year of ELA term or regular experience with the OCDSB is required for starting wage above $19.79 + 4% vacation pay/hour.

Application Process

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

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

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