Requisition ID: 19438
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Children's Services
Branch: Directly Operated Child Care Srvs Branch
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent, Part Time Permanent Positions and Eligibility List
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $31.118 - $36.410 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: All 10 Centres as required
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Community and Social Services
Application Close: 22/10/2025
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 implementing a comprehensive program of developmentally appropriate activities that encourages optimal growth and development in children. You are also responsible for the continual supervision of children in the assigned age group and ensuring a healthy and safe environment, in accordance with the Early Years Act, 2014.
Completion of 2 year diploma in Early Childhood Education or an equivalency certificate provided by the Association for Early Childhood Education of Ontario (AECEO)
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed group setting
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