Employer Name: Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
Location/Address: Kenora, ON
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Hours of Work: Casual
Work Remotely: No
Wage: $26.80/hour (Qualified) & $25.03/hour (Unqualified)
Duties:
Under the direction of the Principal, the Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) works in partnership with the Classroom Teacher, parents, other DECEs, educational support staff and special education staff. They are 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. The DECE plans and implements the Early Learning program collaboratively in consultation with the classroom teacher under the guidance of the Principal. DECEs work 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.
Working Conditions:
Incumbent works in a classroom environment with frequent interruptions and varying noise levels. Moderate physical effort normally required including routine walking, sitting or standing. Constant hearing/speech communication is necessary as is frequent visual concentration.
Fine motor activities are required i.e. keyboarding, logging data results, etc.
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is understood that all employees do not necessarily perform the same duties.
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
- A minimum of two years of experience in a similar environment
- First Aid and CPR certification are preferred
How to Apply:
Apply online by visiting the Employment Opportunities web page of the KPDSB at https://www.lovewhereyouteach.ca/support#jobs to see this and other available jobs. Click on the position you are interested in applying to and then click on Apply Online, in the lower right, to create or log into your apply to education account and upload your information.
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 Samantha Hager, 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.
KPDSB 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.