Designated Early Childhood Educator (1.0 FTE - Temporary)

St. Clement's School; Timmins; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Designated Early Childhood Educator for a temporary position at Pinecrest Public School. The DECE will engage collaboratively with teachers to enhance early learning experiences. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, alongside registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Demonstrated appropriate behaviour management techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement appropriate activities.
• Observe and document student learning.
• Promote a healthy social learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Job description

OSSTF - DECE

Comp. 25-268

Closing date : 2025-06-26 @ 4:00 pm EST

Designated Early Childhood Educator - Temporary

Location: Pinecrest Public School

Start date : August 28, 2025 (temporary position until June 25, 2026 or return of absent employee)

Vacancy Details: 1.0 (full-time, 35 hours/week)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The DECE will:

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher and principal to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that reflect the Full-Day Early Learning-Kindergarten Program
• Co-facilitate play-based activities that allow students to demonstrate learning related to the four frames of the Full-Day Early Learning-Kindergarten Program
• Effectively and efficiently observe and document student learning using a variety of tools and techniques to assist the educator in the assessment of the development of students
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to promote and maintain a healthy physical, emotional and social learning environment
• Assume other duties/responsibilities specifically related to the functions of children and the effective delivery of the Early Learning Curriculum as determined by the Principal and the Superintendent of Education

  ASSETS:

• Thorough understanding of the Ministry of Educations Full-Day Early Learning-Kindergarten Program
• Thorough understanding of the developmental continuum for this age group
• Demonstrated appropriate behaviour management techniques with individuals, small and large groups
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills in working with students, teachers, principals, and families
• Demonstrated professional communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, positive thinking, critical thinking, and sound decision-making skills

Salary as per the current OSSTF-DECE collective agreementCollective Agreements (dsb1.ca)

Interested Candidates:

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at www.dsb1.caand on Apply to Education at Apply to Education - DSB1

Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applicationsreceivedthrough any other method will not be considered.

Additional Information:

Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a completeresume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation:

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact [e-mail]

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Cindy Pye-Reasbeck (Board Chair) -Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

2025-06-19