Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Pedagogy: Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate, emergent, and inclusive indoor and outdoor learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-aged children.
Health, Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA), Ottawa Public Health regulations, and College safety policies, including required staff-to-child ratios and daily sanitation routines.
Observation & Documentation: Observe, document, and communicate children’s developmental milestones and daily activities to families through written reports and ongoing dialogue.
Student Mentorship: Support and mentor Algonquin College Early Childhood Education (ECE) placement students by modeling best practices and providing constructive feedback alongside faculty.
Team Collaboration: Participate actively in team meetings, program planning, and ongoing professional learning initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Early Childhood Diploma and registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators as a member in good standing. Registration is mandatory as part of legislation in the Early Childhood Educator’s Act of Ontario, 2007;
Current St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate;
Current Infant/Child CPR certificate;
A minimum of two (2) years working in a licensed early learning & child care setting, preferably where ECE students complete placements. This experience leads to the following: Mature interpersonal and communication skills. Flexibility, initiative, enthusiasm, commitment to the growth of the children and the training of students. Good organizational and problem-solving skills. Experience in programming emergent curriculum, developing documentation and assessment of children.
This position is subject to the terms of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement: SSCollectiveAgreementCurrent_E-1.pdf (algonquincollege.com)
This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus.
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Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers
Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.