Employment type: Full time supply educator position

About Us

KRSS Services is Ottawa's Child Care Staffing Agency - we work with licensed child care centres across Ottawa, placing supply educators in child care programs from infancy to school age children.

The Role

We are seeking a dependable, flexible Supply Educator to work full-time in Ottawa-Carleton being placed in our partnered centres, covering planned absences, vacations, and short-notice illness coverage. You will join different room teams, adapt quickly to new routines, and ensure children receive consistent, high-quality care and that ratio requirements are always met. This is a great opportunity for educators who enjoy variety and want to build experience across age groups and settings.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide constant supervision and always ensure the safety and well-being of children
- Maintain required staff-to-child ratios
- Implement the existing program plan and daily routines, offering engaging, play-based experiences
- Provide routine care, including meals, diapering and toileting, rest time, and outdoor play
- Use positive guidance strategies and follow the centre's behaviour guidance and prohibited practices policies
- Support the inclusion of children of all abilities and follow individualized support plans
- Follow health, hygiene, and infection prevention practices in line with Ottawa Public Health guidelines
- Follow allergy, anaphylaxis, and emergency procedures, and report incidents or concerns to the supervisor immediately
- Communicate respectfully with program staff and comply with daily activities and schedules, attendance, and notes
- Maintain confidentiality of children's and families' information
- Collaborate with room teams and supervisors, and perform other duties as assigned
- Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations with patience and composure





Qualifications Preferred

- Preferred - Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators;
- Accepted - An Early Childhood Assistant with an ECA diploma
- Accepted - Experience in licensed child care [6 mos. to up to one year]
- Experience with infants, toddlers, preschool, or school-age programs
- High school diploma or equivalent (post secondary schooling and any early childhood education is a plus)

Assets

- Fluency in English and French an asset
- Ability to work flexible and sometimes short notice shifts across multiple locations
- Reliable transportation or the ability to travel between Ottawa locations

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Physical Requirements

The role involves lifting, kneeling, carrying, and bending, working in indoor and outdoor environments in all weather, and exposure to noise, bodily fluids.

What We Offer

- Full time supply hours - hours are based on the operational needs of our partnered centres aligned with employees work availability
- Variety of settings and age groups to build your professional experience
- Supportive supervisors and team environments
- Professional development opportunities

Duties:
- Support and promote a safe and nurturing environment for children in the classroom
- Implement age-appropriate educational activities and lesson plans provided by child care program
- Provide guidance and support to children in their social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Monitor and engage with children during playtime, meals, and rest periods
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the classroom

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm for 7.5 to 8hr shifts?
- Do you currently require sponsorship to work in Canada

Education:

- Secondary School (required)

Experience:

- daycare: 1 year (required)

Language:

- English level 3 (required)

Location:

- Ottawa, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Full Time Supply Educator (Ottawa)
🏢 KRSS Services - Ottawa's Child Care Staffing Agency
📍 Ottawa