Ottawa, On Early childhood specialist Jobs – 2 Openings This Week

Educational Assistant
Ottawa Jewish Community School —Ottawa, ON
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- Education
Special Educator / Teacher / Tutor - Work at Home
Maxi Mind Learning —Ottawa, ON
- $25–$35 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychology
- In-person
- No travel
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Niagara Nursery School and Child Care Centre - Registered Early Childhood Educator (Jun. 26, 2026)
Niagara Nursery School and Child Care Centre —Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that promote early childhood development, literacy, math, physical education, and social skills.
$25.86 an hour
RECE Assistant Supervisor
Jolly Ranchers Daycare Inc. —Grand Valley, ON
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
$20.00–$25.86 an hour
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Educational Assistant

Ottawa Jewish Community School
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

Skills

French
CPR Certification
Experience working with children
Education
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Organizational skills
Classroom experience
Hebrew
Communication skills

Full job description

We are currently seeking a caring, energetic, and collaborative Educational Assistant to join
our Kindergarten team for the 2026-2027 school year.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the academic, social,
emotional, and physical development of our youngest learners. Working closely with
classroom teachers, specialists, and school support staff, the Educational Assistant will help
create a warm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment in which every child can
thrive.

Responsibilities:
The Educational Assistant will:

Support students in classroom learning activities and help reinforce academic skills

across daily instruction.

Assist students with classroom routines, transitions, and participation in learning

activities throughout the day.

Provide individualized support to students, including implementing

accommodations outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and teacher-directed
strategies.

Support the social-emotional development of students by fostering self-regulation,

problem-solving, communication, and positive peer interactions.

Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and student support staff to ensure

consistent academic, behavioural, and emotional supports for students.

Assist in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of classroom materials,

learning centres, activities, and projects.

Supervise students during nutrition breaks, outdoor play, transitions, and other

non-instructional times.

Provide support for a student with identified medical needs in accordance with

school protocols and training.

Participate in professional development and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing

professional growth.

Educational Assistant

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

Experience working with young children in an educational setting, preferably in

Kindergarten or the Primary Division.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating

initiative and independence.

A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting children.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfort supporting students with diverse learning, behavioural, social-emotional,

and medical needs.

Educational Assistant certification, Early Childhood Education training, Child and

Youth Worker training, or related education is considered an asset.

Bachelor of Education and/or Ontario College of Teachers certification are

considered assets.

Proficiency in French and/or Hebrew is considered an asset but is not required.
Current First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé to:

[email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Only candidates selected for an
interview will be contacted.

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