EAECE- Early Childhood Educator - Princess Elizabeth Public School

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EAECE
01 - Early Childhood Educator - Princess Elizabeth Public School

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. We are committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students

The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.

We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a permanent full-time opportunity in the capacity of Early Childhood Educator .

Location: Princess Elizabeth Public School

Note:

School location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity and are subject to change based on student and system needs

FTE and

Hours:

1.0 FTE; 32.5 hours per week

Hourly
Rate of Pay : $30.92 - $36.74 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025

College/Association Fees: Reimbursement for full cost of professional fees as required by the Board

Start Date: January 5, 2026.

Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); permanent; full-time;
Educational Student Support Personnel (ESSP) & Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) Union

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Reporting to the Principal, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will be part of the Early Learning team. In this role, the ECE will collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement a full-day early learning program within a classroom setting which will enhance children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. The ECE will share responsibilities with other educators for instruction, assessment, and supervision as well as communication with families and school teams.

The ECE will also establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community services providers working with children. The ECE may be required to provide supervision and age-appropriate (learning) programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required.

Consideration of Applications: Applications from employees within the UGDSB as well as external applicants will be accepted. Applicants will be considered in the following order, in accordance with the relevant Collective Agreement articles.

• Qualified casual DECE Bargaining Unit employees
• Qualified external applicants (includes employees from other Bargaining Units)

Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with the teacher and staff of school to deliver the Early Learning Program
• Collaborating with the teacher in planning, developing and implementing daily activities that support and promote the development of children in their intellectual, emotional and physical development
• Assisting children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other community services providers working with children
• Promoting parental involvement through regular communication
• Accompanying the students on…