AMDSB - OSSTF-ESSP - Designated Early Childhood Educator

St. Clement's School; Seaforth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avon Maitland District School Board is seeking a Designated Early Childhood Educator for temporary and permanent roles. This position involves working closely with Kindergarten students to promote their cognitive and emotional development, requiring a diploma in Early Childhood Education and registration with the Ontario College.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Defined pension plan through OMERS

Employee Assistance Program by TELUS

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education Kindergarten Program and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teacher to support enhanced learning for Kindergarten students.
• Plan and provide effective programs for cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Two-year community college Early Childhood Education diploma

Job description

OSSTF-ESSP

DESIGNATED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT POSITION S

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 .

The Avon Maitland District School Board is currently accepting applications for both permanent and temporary Designated Early Childhood Educator positions at various locations.

Please be aware that not all locations currently have openings, but additional sites may become available as staffing continues.

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

Compensation Package Details:

Rate of Pay: $26.80 - $33.80 per hour plus 4% vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement as of September 1, 2025.

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

Health & Dental Benefits :

• Benefits are provided through Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP)
• Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability coverage plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:

• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

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

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;4
• Experience planning and implementing age appropriate programs;5
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education Kindergarten 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;8
• 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.

Apply today!

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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.

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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, Director of Education