2026-2027 Secondary Emergency Supply Teacher

Avon Maitland District School Board; Seaforth; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

AMDSB teaching experience

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is seeking Secondary Emergency Supply Teachers to cover daily absences for grades 9–12 across Perth and Huron Counties. Roles are short-notice and require flexibility and strong classroom management.

Candidates must be in Year 1–4 of Concurrent Education or be a recipient of TPP pension, with English proficiency and a current Vulnerable Sector Check. Start is immediate, with 10 months per year as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a teacher candidate in Year 1-4 of Concurrent Education or a teacher with TPP pension.
• Excellent oral and written English proficiency (Ontario board).
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within six months).
• Available for half-day or single-day coverage on short notice.
• Ability to manage classrooms and work in a team environment.
• Experience with G-Suite and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for daily absences of classroom teachers in multiple schools.
• Notify vacancies on the day of occurrence and adapt to varied assignments.
• Maintain classroom discipline and support student learning during coverage.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

English proficiency

G-Suite

MS Office

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Year 1-4 of Concurrent Education

OCT good standing

TPP pension (preferred)

Tools

Gmail

Google Classroom

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Secondary Emergency Supply Teacher

Who can Apply:

• Retired teachers in good standing with OCT
• Applicants in Year 1-4 of Concurrent Ed

Please note:

• Candidates in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), Year 5 and/or 6 of Concurrent Ed, Year 1 and/or 2 of Consecutive Ed must apply to the Secondary Occasional Teacher's List

Location:

Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Listowel, Mitchell, Stratford, St. Mary's, Wingham

Start Date:

Immediately

Work Schedule:

10 Months/Year (September-June) as required.

Rate of Pay:

$294.68 daily rate, as of September 1, 2026.

Vacancy Status:

Candidate pool for future vacancies

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning.

Position Summary:

The AMDSB is currently seeking Secondary (Grades 9-12) Emergency Teacher Candidates to fill in for the daily absences of classroom teachers in a variety of schools throughout the AMDSB Region (Perth and Huron Counties). Emergency Teacher Candidates are notified on the day of the vacancy.

Requirements:

Prior to starting employment as a Secondary Emergency Supply Teacher, applicants will be:

• Teacher Candidates in Year 1-4 of a Concurrent Education Program and/or teachers in receipt of TPP pension
• As we are an English board, oral and written English proficiency is required;
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within six months);
• Emergency Teachers must be available for half or single day occasional teacher coverage on last minute notice;
• Proven ability to maintain discipline in the classroom (classroom management);
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment;
• Experience working with G-Suite (Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) products.

Benefits of working as a Secondary Emergency Supply Teacher with the Avon Maitland District School Board.

• Obtain AMDSB classroom teaching experience with students in grades 9 through 12, while awaiting OCT certification;
• Flexible work, choose to work when it fits with your schedule;
• Opportunity to work in a Board where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are fostered;

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer