1.0 FTE Temporary Designated Early Childhood Educator

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

Job Location:

Barrie - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal the Designated Early Childhood Educator will partner with the Catholic classroom teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning program supporting faith initiatives within a Catholic classroom setting and provide supervision and age appropriate Catholic programming for groups of students.

This is a temporary position working 7 hours per day Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.

Required Qualifications :

A two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma and proof of registration and good standing with The College of Early Childhood Educators (photocopy of registration certificate required)
Minimum of six months childcare experience in a childcare or educational setting
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (photocopy of certificates required)

Skills & Competencies:

Knowledge of Ministry of Education full day early learning program and related legislation; knowledge of SMCDSB related polices and procedures.
Proven ability experience and skill in working as a member of a team.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and in a sensitive courteous manner with children parents staff and the general public
Understanding of commitment to confidentiality.
Proven ability to deal with classroom management stressful and emergency situations.
Demonstrated experience in successfully designing planning and implementing age appropriate Catholic programs.
Basic computer skills strong organization and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program and must be able to physically assist children as required and repetitive bending.

Application Process:

SMCDSB uses Apply to Education to recruit permanent and supplyDesignatedEarly Childhood Educators. Complete applications must include the following and must be uploaded into your Apply to Education application in order for your application to be considered complete:

Cover letter;
Current resume;
ECE Diploma awarded by an accredited post-secondary institution;
CompleteFaith Requirements for Educator Candidates:
- Option 1: Educator Faith Testimony; and Roman Catholic Pastoral Reference Form or Pastoral Reference letterOR
- Option 2: Educator Faith Testimony; Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate; and Personal Letter of Faith
Proof of registration in the College of Early Childhood Educators.

Incomplete packages will not be considered. A Pastoral Letter of Reference from a Catholic priest must be included for an application package to be considered complete.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department atx212 or via email at

As a condition of employment new employees to SMCDSB are required by legislation to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check including a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Frances Bagley Maria Hardie

Director of Education Chair Board of Trustees

Job Summary Reporting to the Principal the Designated Early Childhood Educator will partner with the Catholic classroom teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning program supporting faith initiatives within a Catholic classroom setting and provide supervision and age appropriate Cathol...