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:

Child Care Supervisor

Overview Under the direction of the Program Supervisor (Child Care) provides childcare to children of adult students enrolled in the LINC/ESL/LBS programs.

Role and Responsibilities Assist in the planning and implementation of the daily program; arrange for the set up of interest areas and prepare needed materials; develop general housekeeping tasks and classroom routines.

Assist in the maintenance of up-to-date records, e.g. attendance logs, health records, registration, video and photograph release, program plans, snack schedules, fire procedures.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, supervise and develop a culturally sensitive curriculum that includes the cultures of the children enrolled and the mainstream Canadian culture.

Ensure that all children are guided in their physical, social, cognitive, linguistic and emotional development and that the program adheres to LINC/Ontario Works (OW) child care policies and guidelines with a focus on language development.

Assist with supervision of children and take responsibility for their overall care and safety in the absence of the Supervisor; follow up on child absenteeism and assist in the recruitment of children and families.

Encourage parents to be involved in the program through orientation activities and through ongoing participation and communication; provide ongoing support and guidance to parents on child care and parenting issues.

Work directly with parents, volunteers, supply staff and student teachers and act as a resource person to them; provide input in child care student evaluations.

Purchase consumables and keep accurate petty cash records for submission to the Child Care Supervisor.

Attend Continuing Education staff meetings, child care staff meetings, workshops or conferences as required.

Ensure all health and safety standards are met; ensure any suspected child abuse is reported immediately to the Child Care Supervisor/Coordinator.

Knowledge of LINC child care policies and language development. Knowledge of relevant Board policies and procedures, Adult Education including Adult Literacy Programs, Board procedures and operations; organization and time management skills required to prioritize work and juggle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities with short timelines; interpersonal, and communication skills required to exchange and clarify information; oral communication and listening skills required for understanding and communicating effectively with diverse communities; understand and respond to inquiries using tact, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with parents and students; presentation skills to assist in delivering instruction; maintenance of all relevant certifications. Mathematical ability to manage a budget. Sensitivity to individual needs of children in a multiethnic, multilingual program. Valid First Aid and CPR certificates are required.

This knowledge would normally be obtained through completion of an Early Childhood Education diploma or equivalency from a recognized community college plus two years experience working in a multicultural ECE program.

Salary Expectations $26.19 - $28.33 per hour

Application Process Applications will be considered in accordance with the terms of the PECCS Collective Agreement and in accordance with Policy P.146.HR 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 hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca any time. EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER