Casual Early Childhood Educator; ECE

Position: Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Job Code: 25

EAECE
10 EA/SPA/ECE

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE) CASUAL SUPPLY LIST 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 65 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. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is 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. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE). This opening is specifically for a position on our ECE Supply List. This is a 10‑month position (September to June) to start as soon as possible.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing temporary and/or 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; however Casual Supply EAs may select specified areas in which they would like to work.

Hours of work/FTE

As this is a casual position, there is no guaranteed number of hours per week. However, a casual employee with full availability could work full‑time (1.0 FTE; 32.5 hours per week) depending on need.

As a member of the ECE Supply List, you will have the opportunity to apply for vacant permanent or temporary positions as they arise, with possible consideration over external applicants.

Rate of Pay / Salary Range

$30.92 per hour; wage rate effective September 1, 2025, plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with Employment Standards Act

Board Information

10 months; ESSP-DECE Union Reporting to the Principal, the ECE will be part of the Early Learning team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement a full‑day early learning program within a classroom setting that enhances children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development; share responsibilities with other educators for instruction, assessment, and supervision as well as communication with families and school teams.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community services providers working with children.
• Provide supervision and age‑appropriate learning programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following qualifications:

• 2‑year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
• Minimum 6 months of recent experience working with 4 or 5‑year olds within a registered childcare setting, early learning centre or educational setting
• Knowledge of and experience in early learning and childcare programs
• Knowledge of the early acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills
• Positive recommendation from current Supervisor
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education full‑day early learning program
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and general public
• Understanding a commitment to confidentiality
• Basic computer and technological skills
• Ability to speak French is a definite asset

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Submit application via Apply to Education site –
• Provide a personal resume that is no longer than 2 pages in length (cover letter not required)
• Include relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation.

Please note:

An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful…