Early Childhood Educator (casual) 2026-2027

Are you creative and energetic, passionate about teaching and learning? Are you looking to join a community of professionals working in an organization that makes a difference in the lives of so many young people? We may just have an opportunity for you!The Niagara Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Casual Early Childhood Educator. Casual Early Childhood Educators work on an on call, “as needed” basis, filling in for school Early Childhood Educator staff who are away or on a leave. Our Early Childhood Educators along with the Classroom Teacher will plan and implement a learning program within a classroom setting and provide supervision and age-appropriate programming for groups of students.WHAT WE OFFER:Flexible work scheduleInclusive high-performing cultureCasual work could lead to long-term placements and/or eventual permanent positions. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:Employ developmentally appropriate activities to build skills in literacy and cognition through large and small group activities Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher to implement curriculum and to address individual student's identified needs, stages of development and interestsProvide positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving, and cooperationPlan programs and environments for play and activities to create opportunities for developmental progressObserve and assess children's progress and behaviour on a routine basisReport to parents and supervisors on children's developmental progress with healthy, safe, nurturing and challenging play environments before and after schoolMaintain all appropriate records for students (e.g. attendance, health issues, etc.)Assist children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activitiesAccompany children on field tripsWHAT YOU BRING:Completion of a two-year college diploma in Early Childhood Education with three months childcare experience in an educational settingRegistration and in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators Proven ability to follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely mannerCommitment to confidentiality Experience planning and implementing age-appropriate programs Basic computer skills Awareness of the cultural and social differences of children Ability to assist children with washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activitiesStrong interpersonal, communication, written and oral skills. Current First Aid and CPR certification an assetLOCATIONS:Must be able to travel to all locations within the Niagara Catholic District School Board jurisdiction. HOURS:Varies as needed on a casual on call basis. Must be available Monday to Friday for Elementary School hoursPosting Status: On-Call Casual ListWe thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Record Check, dated within the past six months of the hire date. This position requires completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. For more information, please refer to 201.18 Police Record Check & Offence Declaration AOP on the Board's website. Niagara Catholic is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and communities we serve. Guided by our Equity and Inclusive Education Policy, and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, we actively work to identify and remove barriers, address bias, and foster fair, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming employment practices. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities, and value the unique contributions each person brings to our Catholic learning environment. Niagara Catholic is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, and through all stages of employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to notify Human Resources so that appropriate support can be facilitated. Niagara Catholic does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.