Supply Designated Early Childhood Educators; DECE's

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA Supply / Long Term Occasional Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECES)

On-call working up to 35 hours per Week

Daily rate of pay is $187.61 (including 4% vacation pay)

Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what's best for students, and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North. DSBN students are at the heart of everything we do.

The Board is currently seeking energetic, compassionate, and student-focused Supply Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE).

As a Supply DECE, you will have the ability to choose which days of the week you are available to work and which geographical locations you would like to work in. This flexibility promotes a positive work/life balance. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an OMERS Pension and if interested, and you want to work on a regular basis there are always opportunities for long-term placements which could lead to full-time permanent employment with the DSBN

Reporting to the principal, the Supply Early Childhood Educator works in collaboration with the classroom teacher to provide high quality and effective play-based education to support enhanced learning and cognitive, emotional and social development for Junior and Senior Kindergarten students in a full-day Early Learning Program in DSBN Schools.

• Implement curriculum and address individual students identified needs, strengths, stages of development and interests.
• Observe, monitor and assess the development of pupils in the Kindergarten Program.
• Implement and plan developmentally appropriate activities to build skills in literacy, numeracy and cognition through large and small group activities.
• Carry out specialized activities to support learning for children with an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Develop and maintain effective written, oral, non-verbal and electronic communication with children, families, coworkers, supervisors and individuals/agencies.
• Develop and implement programming and monitor accommodations and/or modifications.
• Provide positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation.
• Organize and supervise children on field trips.
• Plan programs and environments for play and activities which create opportunities for developmental progress.
• Maintain a healthy emotional and social learning context for students.
• Assist children in daily routines, dressing, toileting and lunchtime activities.
• Maintain all appropriate records for students (e.g. attendance, health, etc.).
• Set up classroom (e.g. display, organization of materials, etc.).
• Attend appropriate school-level meetings and professional development activities.

• Two-year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education and must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators;

• Thorough knowledge of the Ministry of Educations Kindergarten Program and related legislation,
• Board policies and procedures;
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public and an understanding and commitment to confidentiality;
• Proven ability to follow policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Proven ability to deal with classroom management and emergency situations and to take appropriate actions based on established Board policies and procedures;
• Computer skills and strong organization/time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program;
• Must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting, toileting) - may need to meet physical demands analysis;

Temporary Vacancy

Please note that as a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the past six months.

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