2024/2025 Designated Early Childhood Educator - Daily Occasional

DESIGNATED EARLY

CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

Daily Occasional or Long-Term Assignment

Hours of Work:        Call-in basis, Monday-Friday from September to June

Rate of Pay:                Daily Rate:  $24.03 per hour + vacation pay

                                           Long-Term Assignment Rate:  $25.80 per hour + 4% vacation pay

                                            Permanent Rate:  $25.80-$32.80 + pension and benefits

Start Date:                   As soon as possible

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged. 

Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate,  because we are always learning.

Are you a registered Early Childhood Educator looking for a rewarding career opportunity supporting primary students in a Kindergarten classroom?

The Avon Maitland District School Board is seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting students with diverse needs and providing age-appropriate learning environments for our primary students.

Responsibilities

The Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning kindergarten program within a classroom setting. The DECE will also provide supervision and age-appropriate learning for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year community college Early Childhood Education diploma (or in the final year of the program)
• Proof of current registration with the Ontario College of early Childhood Educators (or in process)
• Recent experience as an ECE working in an Early Learning Centre or Day Care would be considered an asset
• Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with diverse needs, classroom teacher, and Administration
• Candidates must be capable of performing the essential physical duties of the position, such as lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment
• Access to a reliable method of transportation and ability to attend specific schools
• Availability to accept assignments on a casual basis during the day and with short notice

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package, which is outlined above

Join our team! Apply today!

Interested applicants are requested to apply through Apply to Education.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Director of Education