Student - Early Childhood Education Assistant

All applications must be submitted through www.ontario.ca/careers by clicking the Apply Online button on the job ad. Applications submitted through third party websites will not be accepted.

Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
  
  
• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
  
  
• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
  
• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
  
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As part of the Ministry of Education, the Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing Branch (CCQAL) supports quality child care programs through our corporate office in Toronto and 6 quality assurance and licensing teams across the province. Our work includes licensing and monitoring visits to licensed child care centres and home child care agencies in accordance with relevant legislation, and on-going support for quality programs in these settings.

As an Early Childhood Assistant, you will provide support to branch staff in carrying out a range of quality assurance and licensing activities. While participating in the program, Early Childhood Assistants will participate in licensing visits to child care centres and gain experience in the area of licensing and quality child care programming.

Work Description

You will have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

• Work with professional staff (Program Advisors, Policy Advisors) to support work related to licensing child care centres.
  
  
• Participate in written communication and documentation related to quality child care programs (e.g. Early Learning Framework).
  
  
• Participate in developmental opportunities and team meetings regarding licensing goals, interpretation of relevant legislation, and supporting quality programs.

Note: Travel may be required.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.

1. Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.
   
   
2. Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). Certain positions require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Age parameters will be provided on the job advertisements and you must meet all age requirements by May 1st.
   
   
3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
   
   
4. Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your customer service, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills to converse with child care providers.
  
  
• You apply your written communication skills to support the completion of documentation related to quality assurance and licensing.
  
  
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a regional team.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You have basic knowledge and understanding of early learning/child development theory and practice (e.g. gained through Post-Secondary Early Childhood Education degree or diploma programs, relevant work experience, etc.).
  
  
• You have basic knowledge and understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
  
  
• You have basic computer literacy skills (e.g. email, conducting internet searches, etc.).

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.
  
  
• You exercise good judgement when working with child care providers.
  
  
• You apply your discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information.

Other Requirements

• Certain positions require that you have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 13, 2018 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.