Supply Designated Early Childhood Educators

Job Code: 3394415

Job Details

About Us

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centred individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37,000 students of all ages across our 46 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

Please be advised that we are interviewing and hiring on an ongoing basis.

Designated Early Childhood Educators provide coverage to elementary school sites in Kindergarten.

We encourage all applicants to view our Careers website for more information about our Board.

Position Details

School Locations: Halton Region - Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown and Acton
Effective Date: Immediately
Salary: $24.79 per hour (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

Reporting to the School Principal, in conjunction with the Manager and Supervisor, DECE, the Designated Early Childhood Educator will be responsible in accordance with the Education Act, The Kindergarten Program Document 2016 and Growing Success – The Kindergarten Addendum, to work collaboratively and in partnership with the classroom teacher to implement a play-based program based on the Four Frames. The program will enhance the children’s cognitive, language, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development.

Qualifications / Experience

  • Two year Community College Early Childhood Education Diploma.
  • Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
  • Valid certificate in First Aid and CPR.
  • Knowledge of the Kindergarten Program Document, 2016.
  • Experience in planning, documenting and implement a play/inquiry-based program.
  • Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the community.
  • Proven ability to deal with classroom management, stressful and emergency situations in a calm professional manner, while taking appropriate actions based on Board policies and procedures.
  • Strong computer, organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds and provide assistance and/or supervision as it relates to toileting.
  • Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols and strategies

This position is covered by the C.U.P.E Local 5200.01 Collective Agreement.

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire:

  • an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months
  • a Pastoral Letter of Reference from a Roman Catholic Priest, dated within the last twelve (12) months

Equity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: 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.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.

If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Nawal Syed) at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.

Posted On
April 28, 2024
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing

Job Type
Occasional
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Burlington
School/Location
Multiple locations
Salary
$24.79/hr
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
  • Resume