Casual Designated Early Childhood Educator - Certified

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is seeking a Designated Early Childhood Educator (Casual) to partner with classroom teachers to plan and implement the kindergarten program within Catholic schools across the HWCDSB jurisdiction.

The role requires a minimum two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma, active OECE membership, First Aid/CPR (preferred), knowledge of Ontario's Kindergarten programs, and strong classroom management, confidentiality and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year community college Early Childhood Education Diploma.
• Member in good standing within the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Valid Certificate in First Aid and CPR (preferred).
• Knowledge of The Ministry of Education Kindergarten Program 2016.
• Knowledge of the Growing Success – The Kindergarten Addendum 2016.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (CECE) College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents and staff.
• Understanding and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proven ability to appropriately deal with classroom management, stressful and emergency situations and to take appropriate actions based on established Board policies and procedures.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Early Learning setting.
• Current, completed and clear Vulnerable Sector check will be required prior to hiring.
• Driver’s license
• Own reliable transportation to travel to any school within the HWCDSB’s jurisdiction, preferred.
• A full faith reference package must be submitted with the resume.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Principal, the Early Childhood Educator will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement the kindergarten program within a Catholic school environment classroom.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Emergency response

Child interaction

Education

ECE Diploma

Ontario CECE membership

First Aid & CPR certificate

Driver's license

Own transportation

Job description

Designated Early Childhood Educator (Casual)

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board’s Mission which is:

“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which ourLord Jesus Christ is the model”

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis 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

Description

Reporting to the Principal, the Early Childhood Educator will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement the kindergarten program within a Catholic school environment classroom.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year community college Early Childhood Education Diploma
• Member in good standing within the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
• Valid Certificate in First Aid and CPR (preferred)
• Knowledge of The Ministry of Education Kindergarten Program 2016
• Knowledge of the Growing Success – The Kindergarten Addendum 2016
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (CECE) College of Early Childhood Educators
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents and staff
• Understanding and commitment to confidentiality
• Proven ability to appropriately deal with classroom management, stressful and emergency situations and to take appropriate actions based on established Board policies and procedures
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Early Learning setting
• Current, completed and clear Vulnerable Sector check will be required prior to hiring
• Driver’s license
• Own reliable transportation to travel to any school within the HWCDSB’s jurisdiction, preferred
• A full faith reference package must be submitted with the resume.

Salary: $22.94 + 4% vacation pay

Location: Various

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will: value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities;

value applicants’ additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives collect voluntary self -identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario’s Anti - Racism Data Standards: Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.