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% Regular (10 month work year) - 11:35-3:05

$26.80 to $33.80 per hour

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 is required 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 positive 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).

EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER

📌 50% Registered Early Childhood Educator (Ahuntsic)
🏢 Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
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