Program Assistant - Toddler, Preschool - Mino Mikan ES Early Learning Centre: REGULAR

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  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

Working under the direction of the Program Coordinator (Infant, Toddler and Preschool Program, the Program Assistant (Infant, Toddler and Preschool Program) assists in the provision of childcare to infants, toddler and preschool children; enhancing child-based play; encouraging and guiding, and modeling appropriate behaviour techniques. Performs other duties as directed to support the overall objectives and goals of the program.

Knowledge of relevant Board policies and procedures; understanding of early childhood development and of the goals and objectives of the infant, toddler and preschool program. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with children, to understand their needs and differences and to encourage and motivate them. Good interpersonal skills to function effectively as a team member, and ability to follow instructions.

These skills would normally be acquired through completion of a High School Diploma, and one (1) year experience providing childcare to children in a group setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates are required.

$34,055 - $37,701

Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Handbook and in accordance with Policy Equitable Recruitment, Hiring and Promotion.

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 any time.

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