Program Assistant Toddler, Preschool Queen Elizabeth PS 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 at large. Our 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

to join the following initiative:

Program Assistant - Toddler Preschool - Queen Elizabeth PS Early Learning Centre: REGULAR

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.

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 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) yearexperience providing childcare to children in a group equivalent combination of education and experience may also be First Aid and CPR Certificates are required.

$34055 - $37701

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

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