Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) - TERM - Pinecrest PS - AM (9AM-12:30PM)

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator for a 50% term position in Ottawa. The successful candidate will support play-based learning and child development in kindergarten within the OCDSB’s Early Learning Program, under the supervision of the Principal and collaboration with classroom staff.

Responsibilities include leading before/after-school programming and daily classroom activities, with required ECE credentials, registration in good

Qualifications

• Two-year community college program in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Minimum of one year of child care experience.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Immunization record with MMR and Tdap immunizations, plus chicken pox declaration or vaccine.
• Police Records Check (VSC) within last 6 months for new OCDSB employees.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality play-based education to promote learning and development in Junior and Senior Kindergarten.
• Lead an extended program before and/or after school at designated OCDSB schools.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher in daily activities with students.

Skills

Early childhood development

Communication skills

Discretion and judgement

Multicultural sensitivity

Team player

Bilingual EN/FR essential

Education

ECE credential (two-year college program)

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

Registered Early Childhood Educator

50% TERM

$25.91 + 4% Vacation Pay per hour

Rate of pay may be subject to change with ratification of future collective agreement.

Paid vacation days are not included. Additional percentage vacation pay is paid in lieu.

Benefits Included

Overview

Under the direction of the Principal, the Early Childhood Educator works in collaboration with the classroom teacher to provide high quality and effective play-based education to support enhanced learning and cognitive, emotional and social development for Junior and Senior Kindergarten students in a full-day Early Learning Program. The Early Childhood Educator leads an extended program - before and/or after-school - for OCDSB students at designated elementary schools, and works with the teacher in daily classroom activities with students.

Applicant Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have completed a two-year community college program in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent.
• Registration and good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of child care experience is required.
• Valid First Aid certification/CPR is required.
• Immunization Record with proof of MMR and Tdap immunizations (as well as a personal declaration of having chicken pox in the past, or the chicken pox vaccine) is Required for employees hired with the OCDSB after September 1, 2022.
• Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector Check done within the last 6 months for new to OCDSB employees. PRC-VSC done within the last 5 years is required for current OCDSB employees.

Skills And Abilities

• A thorough understanding of early childhood development and knowledge of elementary school operations.
• The successful candidate must have good communication skills in order to effectively communicate with parents, staff, and students.
• Ability to use tact, discretion and good judgement.
• The incumbent must have the ability to work with minimum supervision within a multicultural environment, and can respect and work with a diverse range of children and families of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to individual needs of children in a multi ethnic and multilingual environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity.
• Has the ability to model healthy adult-child relationships and positive discipline.
• Adapts well to changing demands.
• As an effective team player, this position works collaboratively with teaching staff to achieve goals.
• For some OCDSB schools, the position may be designated by the Employer as bilingual (English & French essential).

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