Child Care Teacher's Assistant

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

76d • $26 - $30

About The Position

Directly Operated Child Care Services is responsible for planning and managing the delivery and operations of Child Care programs and services delivered to the community through the Municipal Child Care Centres.

You are responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned daily activities associated with the Child Care Centre’s programs, and the overall monitoring of children’s activities in providing a healthy and safe environment, in accordance with the Early Years Act.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 10
• Less than 6 months of experience working with children 6 weeks to 10 years of age in a group setting such as a summer camp, recreational program, a field placement or child care centre
• Must meet requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 as defined by the Ministry of Education.
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
• Appropriate behaviour management techniques
• Fire, health and safety regulations
• Municipal center policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Human Right legislation, corporate and departmental policies, Employee Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
• Supervise children in their play activities and routines
• Demonstrates tact, discretion, and good judgment
• Adaptable to changing demands
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity
• Works cooperatively in a team setting
• Reliable, with a good record of attendance
• Demonstrates collaboration skills
• Self motivated and shows initiative
• Demonstrates patience in dealing with children
• Demonstrates maturity
• Current routine immunizations
• Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Early Childhood Education Diploma (two year diploma) or an equivalency certificate provided by the Association of Early Childhood Education of Ontario (AECEO) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of planned daily activities associated with the Child Care Centre’s programs
• Overall monitoring of children’s activities
• Providing a healthy and safe environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED