25EAECE18 Early Childhood Educator Ponsonby Public School

Job Code: 25EAECE18

EA/SPA/ECE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin Wellington and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit the Six Nations of the Grand River and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Early Childhood Educator team in the capacity of temporary Early Childhood Educator.

Location: Ponsonby Public School

Hours of work/FTE: 1.0 FTE ; 32.5 hours per week

Rate of Pay / Salary Range: $30.92 to $36.74 per hour; wage rate effective September 1 2025

Board Information: 1.0 FTE; 10 months; temporary full-time; ESSP-DECE Union

Reporting to the Principal the ECE will be part of the Early Learning this role the ECE will collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement a full-day early learning program within a classroom setting which will enhance childrens cognitive physical social and emotional development. The ECE will share responsibilities with other educators for instruction assessment and supervision as well as communication with families and school teams. The ECE will also establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community services providers working with children. The ECE may be required to provide supervision and age-appropriate (learning) programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required. . This is a 10-month position (September to June) to start as soon as possible with an unknown end date not to exceed June 2 6 202 6 .

Consideration of Applications:

Applications from employees within the UGDSB as well as external applicants will be accepted. Applicants will be considered in the following order in accordance with the relevant Collective Agreement articles.

• Qualified casual DECE Bargaining Unit employees
• Qualified external applicants (includes employees from other Bargaining Units)

Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with the teacher and staff of school to deliver the Early Learning Program
• Collaborating with the teacher in planning developing and implementing daily activities that support and promote the development of children in their intellectual emotional and physical development
• Assisting children in washroom routines dressing and lunchtime activities
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other community services providers working with children
• Promoting parental involvement through regular communication
• Accompanying the students on field trips
• Providing supervision and age-appropriate programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required which may include:
• Providing direction to assistant if present
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children
• Overseeing and arranging nutritious snacks for the children attending the program
• Observing monitoring and assessing the development of the pupils and taking appropriate action as required
• Participating in staff meetings and professional learning activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

• 2-year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent education
• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
• Minimum 6 months of recent experience working with 4 or 5 year-olds within a registered childcare setting early learning centre or educational setting
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education full-day early learning program
• Knowledge of the early acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive courteous manner with children parents staff and the general public
• Understanding a commitment to confidentiality
• Basic computer and technological skills

APPLICATION DETAILS

Candidates are invited to submit their application which includes a resume along with any relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation through Apply To Education no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 25 2025. To submit your application click the Apply button at the top of the page or visit: . While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information refer to the UGDSBs Criminal Record Check for requirements.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING

Employment Equity

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity including but not limited to:

• First Nations Inuit and Métis peoples and all other Indigenous peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race ancestry ethnicity colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully thrive and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

Accommodation & Accessibility

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process please contact .

20-Nov-25