Elementary Unqualified Occasional Teachers - 2024-2025

Grand Erie District School Board; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking unqualified occasional teachers to provide support in elementary schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience while working towards a Bachelor of Education. Successful candidates will be engaged on an as-needed basis, stepping in when permanent teachers are unavailable. This position not only fosters a commitment to learning and leadership but also allows individuals to contribute positively to the educational journey of over 28,000 students. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role could be an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have an undergraduate degree and be pursuing a Bachelor of Education.
• Regular availability for assignments in elementary schools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching support as needed when permanent teachers are absent.
• Accept assignments in Grand Erie elementary schools on short notice.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Education (in progress)

Job description

Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring. The Education Centre is located in Brantford.

Unqualified occasional teachers are offered work on an ‘as needed’ basis in our schools, on short notice, when permanent teachers are absent from work. Successful candidates will only be offered work when no qualified occasional teachers are available. It is our expectation that unqualified occasional teachers will have regular availability to accept assignments in some or all Grand Erie elementary schools.

Interested applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree and are currently working towards a Bachelor of Education degree. Applications should include a cover letter, a complete resume of experience, and the names of three professional references that can be contacted.

Daily rate of pay: $222.78 per day + vacation pay.

Effective Date: as soon as can be mutually arranged to June 30, 2025 for a maximum of 10 days.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All new employees are required to submit an original Police Record Check (which includes a vulnerable sector search) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

The Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples who reside within the Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play on, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.