EarlyON Casual Positions Occasional

OCSB; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is seeking casual EarlyON staff for the Early Learning program. Casual employees support the drop-in resource for children aged 0–6 and their parents or caregivers, under supervision of the Early Learning Services team.

Required: diploma in ECE or equivalent, registration with the College of ECE in good standing, two years of field experience (adult education/support or outreach preferred), Lifesaver First Aid & CPR, and a clear police check within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Diploma in ECE or equivalent.
• Registration with the College of ECE in good standing.
• Two years experience in the field; adult education/support or outreach preferred.
• Lifesaver First Aid and CPR Certification for infant/child/adult.
• Clear police check dated within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the drop-in program.
• Collaborate with school staff to provide a play-based, developmentally appropriate program.
• Facilitate parenting education to promote home/school partnership.

Skills

Two years experience in the field

First Aid & CPR Certification

Education

Diploma in ECE / equivalent

Registration with College of ECE

Police check (within 6 months)

Job description

EarlyON Casual Positions

Early Learning

C.U.P.E. 2357

*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking EarlyON Casual Positions. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory.

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Please note: CUPE was certified as the bargaining agent, and parties are still in discussions regarding a first collective agreement. Terms and conditions will be subject to the outcome of the first collective agreement.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Manager of Early Learning Services, the EarlyON Centre is seeking casual employees. The casual staff will be responsible for the daily operations of the drop-in resource program for children from 0 to 6 years of age and their parents or caregivers.

Under the general direction of Early Learning Services and the program Supervisor, as a casual employee, your responsibilities will be:

• To assist the Supervisor with the daily operations of the program: opening, activity set-up, interaction with children and families, circle time, snack, housekeeping duties, closing.
• To work in collaboration with the school staff, and as directed by the Supervisor, to provide a high quality, play-based, developmentally appropriate program that reflects the needs of the community.
• To facilitate parenting education that promotes a positive home/school partnership.

Required Qualifications:

• A diploma in E.C.E./equivalent.
• Registration with the College of ECE (in good standing).
• Two years experience in the field, including experience in adult education/support, or community outreach is preferred.
• Lifesaver First Aid and CPR Certification for infant/child/adult (every 3 years for FA and annually for CPR).
• A clear police check (dated within 6 months of hire).

Annual (or Hourly) Salary: The hourly rate of pay is $24.03 (Effective as of September 1st, 2025, the hourly rate of pay is $25.03. Subject to change as rate is currently being evaluated).

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) , if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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