Casual Early Childhood Educator; ECE

Position: Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
Job Code:  25

EAECE
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EA/SPA/ECE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
CASUAL   EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE)

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs approximately 4,000 staff who serve more than 35,000 students across 66 elementary and 11 secondary schools in Dufferin, Wellington, and Guelph.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a  Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE)  on our  E CE Supply List . This role provides temporary and short‑term coverage for ECE employee absences on an as‑needed basis in both elementary and secondary English and French Immersion Programs.

Location:

All geographical areas of the Board, including North Wellington, Centre Wellington, East Wellington, Guelph, Orangeville, Dufferin County, and Shelburne.

Note:

You may select your preferred work locations within these regions.

FTE and

Hours:

No guarantee of hours; casual employees with full availability may work up to 32.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) depending on needs.

Note:

Opportunity to apply for vacant permanent positions.

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

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Board Information:  10‑month position (September – June), Casual, Educational Student Support Personnel (ESSP) & Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) Union.

Reporting to the school Principal, you will be part of the Early Learning team.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement a full‑day early learning program that enhances children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

Share responsibilities for instruction, assessment, and supervision; communicate with families and school teams.

Establish and maintain relationships with community service providers working with children.

Provide supervision and age‑appropriate programming for student groups as part of the extended day program.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

2 year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Registration and membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.

Minimum 6 months recent experience working with 4‑ or 5‑year‑olds in a registered childcare, early learning centre, or educational setting.

Knowledge of early learning and childcare programs.

Knowledge of the early acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills.

Knowledge of Ministry of Education full‑day early learning program.

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

Commitment to confidentiality.

Basic computer and technological skills.

Ability to speak French is a definite asset.

Access to reliable transportation and ability to attend schools.

Application Details
Send a resume (maximum 2 pages, no cover letter required) and supporting documentation to "Apply To Education" via

Note:

An original Vulnerable Sector Check must be provided within 6 months of the start date if external.

EEO Statements
Inclusive Recruitment & Hiring

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

Persons discriminated based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion, or place of origin

Persons with disabilities

To learn more, visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools.

Accommodation & Accessibility

If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, contact

Applicant Self‑Identification Questions

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