Educator Jobs in Marathon, ON

Position : Designated Early Childhood Educator Hours of Work : Full-Time (1.0 fte) at 32.5 hours per week Rate of Pay : S25.80 / hr - $33.80 / hr (Qualified) Union Affiliation : ETFO - DECE GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB As one of the area's largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala. Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board's web site a POSITION SUMMARY The Early Childhood Educator, under the direction of the Principal, will work in partnership with the Classroom Teacher, parents, other early childhood educators, educational support staff and special education staff. They will be responsible for supporting early learning in an enriched learning environment designed to help children develop the foundational social, emotional, academic and physical skills necessary to succeed in school and in life, as well as support the extension of learning into the child's home. Duties will include planning and implementing the Early Learning Program under the guidance of the Principal, working collaboratively with all staff to track the developmental progress of all children, providing support to the teacher in writing report cards, participating in parent-teacher conferences, creating an inclusive learning environment, providing proactive and reactive interventions, providing oversight to support the health, safety and well being of children in the program and facilitating home / school communication, as well as other duties as assigned by the Principal. QUALIFICATIONS Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent as well as a Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators is required. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application / portfolio – Attention Madison White, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equitable outcomes 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 Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.