Supply Designated Early Childhood Educators

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 Christcentred individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37000 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.

Position Details

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 playbased program based on the Four Frames. The program will enhance the childrens 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/inquirybased 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 wellbeing of our students staff and widerCatholic 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 underrepresented 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 Mtis 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 ator. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

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If you require additional information regarding this position do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) ator.

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