Designated Early Childhood Educator, FDK (LTO)

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees.

In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages.

Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB.

The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Job Summary

Casual Designated Early Childhood Educators work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full day early learning program within a classroom setting.

Casual Designated Early Childhood Educators work on an "as needed" basis, filling in for staff who are away or on leave.

Assignments vary from one or two days up to one year.

Additional Details of Assignment :

If FTE is less than 1.0, work schedule details are :

Key Responsibilities

As a casual Designated Early Childhood Educator, you will have the opportunity to apply for permanent and long-term positions, when available, throughout the school year.

Designated Early Childhood Educators work during the school year only. There will be school shut-down periods in December (winter break), March Break and during the summer months when Designated Early Childhood Educators do not work and are not paid.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education Proof of current registration, in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (please upload a copy as an "Additional Document")Knowledge of the Ministry of Education Full-Day Early Learning Program
• Ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a teamAbility to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents / caregivers, staff and the general public
• Understanding and commitment to confidentiality
• Basic computer skills
• Awareness of safe food handling practice
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and work environment
• Related experience in planning and implementing age-appropriate programs is an asset

Additional Skills & Assets

School-based experience is an asset.

Careers with the Peel District School Board

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel.

We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g. an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance, etc.

based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance. We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

Criminal Background Check

Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check prior to commencing employment. Please review the requirements for the Criminal Background Check .

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.

All communication to applicants regarding this job posting, including an invitation to complete skills assessments and / or a job interview if applicable, will be made through email.

Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their email as listed on their TalentLink account.

Land Acknowledgement

The land upon which we work, live and sustain ourselves is the ancestral and treaty lands of the Miichizaagiig Anishinaabek also known today as the Mississaugas of the Credit, the rightful caretakers and title holders of this land.

We also recognize the rich pre-contact history and relationships which include the Anishinaabek and the Onkwehonwe. Since European Contact, this land continues to be home to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

As responsible community members, we value the diversity, dignity and worth of all people. Colonialism displaced and dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their ancestral lands and continues to deny their basic human rights, dignities and freedoms.

We are committed to learning true history to reconcile, make reparations and fulfill our treaty obligations to the Original Peoples and our collective responsibilities to the land, water, animals, and each other for future generations.

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