Kindergarten Casual Assistant

Career Opportunity
Kindergarten Casual Assistants

External

About the School Board
Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) center around the foundation of Catholic Education and the commitment to students as uniquely created in the image of God.

Mission
“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
HWCDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Description
Reporting to the Principal, the Kindergarten Casual Assistant will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement the kindergarten program within a Catholic school environment classroom. This position is for daily deployment only.

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom teacher in the daily implementation of the kindergarten curriculum.

Support classroom management and provide a safe, nurturing environment for children.

Participate in the planning and delivery of learning activities with sensitivity to the Catholic educational context.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Early Learning setting.

Valid Certificate in First Aid and CPR (preferred).

Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents and staff.

Understanding and commitment to confidentiality.

Proven ability to appropriately deal with classroom management, stressful and emergency situations and to take appropriate actions based on established Board policies and procedures.

Current, completed and clear Vulnerable Sector check will be required prior to hiring.

Driver’s license.

Own reliable transportation to travel to any school within the HWCDSB’s jurisdiction (preferred).

Full faith reference package (preferred).

Salary
$22.94 + 4% vacation pay

Location
Various

Last date for consideration
OPEN

EEO Statement
The HWCDSB is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Accommodations will be provided during the hiring process; please inform HR or the hiring manager if required.

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