Child Care Worker- Care for Newcomer Children Program (CNC)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Position: Child Care Worker- Care for Newcomer Children Program (CNC)
Job Type: Part-time (30 hours/week Monday Friday 9:00 A.M- 4:00 P.M) in person September 2026September 2027
Reports to: Manager Settlement & Integration Services
Salary: $23$26 per hour (based on experience).A comprehensive benefits package including health dental RRSP and generous leave entitlements

Application deadline: September 16 2026

About IWSO
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is a community-based agency serving immigrant women. IWSOs mandate is to:

• Empower immigrant and racialized women to participate in the elimination of all forms of abuse against women and their children.
• Provide culturally responsive services to facilitate immigrant womens access to community and mainstream services.
• Deliver programs to assist immigrant women in their journey to attain their full potential.
  

Position Summary
The CNC Child Care Worker provides safe nurturing and inclusive care for newcomer children in the CNC playroom while their parents access settlement and other services within the facility. Under the supervision of the Manager of Settlement & Integration Services and in collaboration with other CNC staff the position creates a welcoming culturally responsive environment that supports childrens well-being development and positive interactions.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide safe nurturing inclusive and developmentally appropriate care to newcomer children aged 19 months to 13 years in accordance with CMAS Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) guidelines and organizational policies.
• Plan oversee and facilitate age-appropriate activities and experiences that support childrens social emotional physical and cognitive development.
• Create a welcoming and culturally responsive environment that recognizes and respects childrens diverse cultural linguistic and family backgrounds.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children and their families communicating appropriately about childrens needs participation and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with program staff to support the needs of newcomer children and families.
• Maintain a safe clean organized and stimulating childcare environment including appropriate setup and cleanup of the space.
• Follow all required health safety supervision attendance emergency and child-protection procedures.
• Maintain accurate records related to childrens attendance activities and other required program documentation.
• Participate in required CNC orientation training professional development staff meetings and program activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or an equivalent recognized qualification. Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators is required.
  
• Minimum of one year of experience working in child care is required.
• Experience working with newcomer immigrant refugee or culturally diverse children and families is an asset.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Proof of immunization records including required vaccinations.
• Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check completed within the past six months.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and requirements of the position.
• Knowledge and experience with computer applications and database software Zoom Microsoft 365 and other work-related software.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (spoken and written) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive respectful and culturally responsive relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Fluency in French is considered an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by September 16 2026 at 6:00 pm.

IWSO welcomes and encourages applications from members of equity-seeking groups including but not limited to candidates who are racialized indigenous LGBTQ and people with disabilities. We thank you in advance for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IWSO is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage please contact us at and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Required Experience:

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