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Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre​

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Job Posting ​

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Early Childhood Educator for Care for Newcomer Children Program​

Staff Level I​

Placement: September 09, 2013 to March 31, 2014 (with possibility of extension)
Employment Status: Part-time: 18 hours per week

The Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre is a non-profit, non-partisan, charitable organization committed to advancing the full social and economic integration and participation of newcomers, immigrants and people of Chinese descent in the City of Ottawa. Funded by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada, OCCSC provides childcare services for the children whose parents attend OCCSC’s programs.
Job Purpose
To provide quality care with a child-centered approach to the children participating in the Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) program ensuring health and safety.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Follow the CNC Requirements
· Planning of appropriate activities for children in accordance with the written program philosophy
· Welcome and interact with newcomer children and their parents
· Provide activities and experiences that meet the individual developmental needs of the children
· Set up and take down equipment and other items used in the program
· Maintain records, including a daily record, Attendance Form, Child Profile, and Session Management Form
· Inspect CNC space for safety issues and seek corrective action according to procedures
· Work with team members to create a positive environment
Qualifications
· Education – At least a one-year diploma in a child development program or a related field from a recognized academic institution
· Completion of 50% of the credits of a diploma in a child development program or related field from a recognized academic institution
· Current first aid and CPR certification
· Current Health assessment including immunization and proof of Tuberculosis status
· Current Criminal Reference Check
· Speak English at the equivalence of LINC Level 4 or higher

· Communication skills in Chinese an asset

Skills and Abilities
· Develop and implement daily activities that support and promote the development of newcomer children – in Long Term programs, Short Term programs or Combined Care programs (as applicable)
· When Short Term care is provided, an understanding of the programming needs of children who drop in for care for short periods of time
· When Combined Care is provided, recognition of the issues associated when caring for children on a short and long term basis together, especially issues associated with transitions and separation
· Understanding and awareness of settlement issues and the concerns of newcomer children and parents
· Engage children in activities that support a child-centred approach
· Guide and assist children in the development of healthy eating, dressing and toilet habits.
· Assess the skills, abilities, interests and needs of children
· Discuss children’s progress or concerns with parents and other staff members
· Attend meetings and workshops as directed by the supervisor

Closing Date: Tuesday, September 03, 2013

Submit your cover letter and resume by email or fax to Wendy Tang: wendy.tang@occsc.org
Fax: 613 235-5466

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.