Job Description

Casual Part-Time Non-Unionized

Andrew Fleck Children's Services is looking to hire a Program Assistant (PA). In this role you will assist the teaching team in supporting a child(ren) with special needs who is/are attending a licensed child care program. It is intended to enhance the child/staff ratio. The PA is an additional support to the group.

Available from:

October 13th, 2025 through to December 31st, 2025

Salary:

$20.56 per hour

Hours:

10 hours per week, 2 hours per day (3:00pm to 5:00 pm) *5 hours on PA and non-school days

Location:

Charles Hulse Child Care Centre, 2605 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa ON

Closing date:

October 3rd, 2025

What Andrew Fleck Children's Services offers...

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Competitive hourly rate

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A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork

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A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued

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A chance to grow - personally and professionally - through our comprehensive orientation program, on the job learning, and in-house and external training

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A strong commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community

In this role you will...

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Assist the teaching team in supporting a child with special needs who is attending a licensed child care program

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Support and make a commitment to the principles of inclusion

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Be familiar with the activities, routines, philosophy, policies and procedures of the child care setting

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Recognize the need for the child to interact with all children and staff in the child care centre

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Assist in providing optimal opportunities for the child to fully participate in all activities

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Facilitate and involve other children in activities in order to create opportunities for peer interactions

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Respond to daily direction given by the educator and/or Supervisor

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Implement program activities outlined in the Team Service Plan, in collaboration with the educators

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Maintain good working relations with all staff to ensure good communication

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Complete appropriate observational records as required

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Maintain confidentiality at all times

To qualify for this role you have...

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Clear Police Record Check (Vulnerable sector) completed in the last 6 months

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Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification

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Experience working with children who have special needs

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Skills and knowledge in behaviour guidance (considered an asset)

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Fluent in French (considered an asset)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $20.56 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program On-site parking
Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person