AMDSB - Supply Designated Early Childhood Educator - Daily​/Long-Term

OSSTF-ESSP Supply Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) (Daily Occasional/Long-Term Assignment)

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. 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.

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

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours of Work: Casual/Call-in basis, Monday - Friday, from September to June (10 months)

Daily Rate: $25.03 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement

Long Term Assignment Rate: $26.80 per hour + vacation payas outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement

Pension Plan :
Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:

• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

• Partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full-day early learning kindergarten program in a classroom setting.
• Design and implement age-appropriate activities tailored to early childhood development.
• Provide supervision and age-appropriate learning for groups of students as part of the extended day program, as required.

• Minimum two-year community college Early Childhood Education diploma (or in the final year of the program)
• Active registration and in good standing 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
• Demonstrated flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with diverse needs, classroom teacher, and Administration
• Ability to perform 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 with flexible availability to accept assignments on a casual basis during the day and with short notice
• Note – a Criminal Reference Check is part of the requirement process.

• 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.

Communication with selected applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant'sprofile page.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer

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, upon request.