At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide play-based education for toddlers and preschoolers, fostering their cognitive and social development.
- Company: Join the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, committed to diversity and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits included, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a vibrant, inclusive setting.
- Qualifications: Must have Early Childhood Education diploma and registration with the Ontario College of ECEs.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Hours of Work: The hours of work rotate through fluid shift rotations from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. This is a Union exempt position in a program that runs 12 months per year.
Overview: Under the direction of the Manager of Early Learning, the Early Childhood Educator (Infant, Toddler and Preschool Program) provides high quality and effective play-based education to support enhanced learning and cognitive, emotional and social development in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act; CCEYA and the policies established by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Using a strong working knowledge and application of How Does Learning Happen, Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years as well as the College of ECEs Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that is integrated to their daily practice. The Early Childhood Educator also provides a safe and caring environment for the needs of infant, toddler and preschool children.
Qualifications: A thorough understanding of early childhood development and its application in the infant, toddler preschool environment. The incumbent must have strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to deal with parents, and involved community services and has the ability to use tact and discretion; demonstrates sensitivity to individual needs of children in a multicultural environment; demonstrates initiative and creativity and adapts well to changing demands. Ability to work with minimum supervision, and must be able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. These skills would normally be acquired through completion of a two-year community college program in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent. Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators is required. A minimum of one (1) year of related experience is required. Valid First Aid certification/CPR is required.
Salary Expectations: Union Exempt Level 4A: $46,815 - $61,214. Benefits are included.
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.
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca any time.
EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER
Registered Early Childhood Educator (Regular) - Mino Mikan ES Early Learning Centre - Toddler, Preschool Program employer: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is an exceptional employer, offering flexible after-school hours that allow tutors to balance their professional and personal lives while making a meaningful impact on students' literacy and numeracy skills. With competitive pay and a supportive work culture focused on educational excellence, employees have the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to the academic success of youth in the community.
Contact Details:
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Recruitment Team
