There is a temporary full-time opening for a Designated Early Childhood Educator for the 2024/2025 school year.

The locations with openings are:

Anne Hathaway Public School

Listowel Eastdale Public School

North Perth Westfield Elementary School

Under the direction of the Principal, the Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) will work in collaboration with the classroom teacher to plan and provide effective play-based education in an environment to support enhanced learning and cognitive, physical, social, emotional and social development for kindergarten students in a full-day Early Learning Program.

The Ideal Candidates Will Possess

Minimum two-year community college Early Childhood Education diploma;
Proof of current registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators;
Recent experience as an ECE working in an Early Learning Centre or Day Care;
Experience planning and implementing age appropriate programs;
Knowledge of the Ministry of Education Early Learning Program and related legislation;
Ability to communicate effectively in a sensitive and courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public;
Understanding and commitment to confidentiality;
Demonstrated knowledge of effective classroom management and ability to deal with difficult situations and to take appropriate action, according to policies and procedures;
Basic computer skills, strong organizational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines; and,
Basic understanding of food handling procedures.

Rate of Pay: DECE grid - entry level as per the ESSP Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week, 10 months per year

Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Health & Dental Benefits: Extended and Supplementary Health, Paramedical Services, Dental, including Orthodontics, Out of Province/Country and Health Care Spending Account

Start Date: August 29, 2024

End Date : June 30, 2025

Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.simplication.com and include three supervisory references by 4:00 pm on Tuesday July 16, 2024.

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Dr. Graham Shantz

Director of Education

Avon Maitland District School Board

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