Secondary Occasional Teacher - Tech-Only: Cosmetology

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board in Hamilton, Ontario seeks secondary technical education teachers specialized in cosmetology (hairstyling and aesthetics). The role supports students in engaging, inclusive curricula and requires active participation in cocurricular activities as needed.

Minimum 10 days of service per school year with compensation based on the HWDSB salary grid for long-term and occasional assignments. Hamilton and surrounding regions are served by this posting.

Qualifications

• Certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (in good standing). Candidates with Transitional Certificates welcome to apply.
• Secondary Teachers must hold Technology qualifications in Intermediate and Senior divisions.
• Commitment to building inclusive and accessible learning and working environments where every student sees themselves reflected in the curriculum, classrooms, and schools.
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 days per school year.

Skills

Technology qualifications (Interm/Sen)

Education

Ontario SCT certification

Transitional Certificates welcome

Job description

SecondaryOccasional Teachers: Tech-Focused Hairstyling and Aesthetics (Cosmetology)

About the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 84 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

About the Position:

We are currently hiring for Secondary Technical Education teachers specifically trained in cosmetology (Hairstyling and Aesthetics).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (in good standing). Candidates with Transitional Certificates welcome to apply.
• Secondary Teachers must holdTechnologyqualifications in Intermediate and Senior divisions.
• Skill sets, education, lived experiences, backgrounds and various work/volunteer experience that may be considered valuable to the position.
• Commitment to building inclusive and accessible learning and working environments where every student sees themselves reflected in the curriculum, classrooms, and schools.

• Availability and commitment to work a minimum of 10 full days per school year.

Additional Assets:

• Additional Intermediate and Senior teachable subjects.

• Experience working with diverse communities, in high-priority schools, and/or abroad.
• Fluency in additional languages beyond English.

• Ability and willingness to contribute to a fulsome school community through participation in cocurricular activities, events and/or committees.
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 days/school year.

Hourly Rate:

Daily rate of pay start at $289.47 (includes 4% vacation pay).

Individual wage for Long-Term Occasional work is based on related experience in the trade, which will determine your level of credit received on the salary grid.

Location:

Hamilton and surrounding Region (Ancaster, Binbrook, Dundas, Flamborough, Waterdown, Stoney Creek/Winona)

Employment Equity , Inclusion and Indigeneity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, local environmental context and the broader community.

HWDSB’s vision of Growing Together is rooted in our mission to ensure every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and unique needs of our students, staff and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity , inclusion and Indigeneity, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes for every student. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).

As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity , inclusion and Indigeneity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify [e-mail] in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board acknowledges our presence on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty.

The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity.

We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices.

We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles.

If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact [e-mail].