DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA Supply / Long Term Occasional Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECES) Daily rate of pay is $187.61 (including 4%vacation pay) Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what's best for students, and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North. The Board is currently seeking energetic, compassionate, and student-focused Supply Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE).

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an OMERS Pension and if interested, and you want to work on a regular basis there are always opportunities for long-term placements which could lead to full time permanent employment with the DSBN Reporting to the principal, the Supply Early Childhood Educator works in collaboration with the classroom teacher to provide high quality and effective play-based education to support enhanced learning and cognitive, emotional and social development for Junior and Senior Kindergarten students in a full-day Early Learning Program in DSBN Schools. Implement curriculum and address individual students identified needs, strengths, stages ofdevelopment and interests. Observe, monitor and assess the development of pupils in the Kindergarten Program.

Carry out specialized activities to support learning for children with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Develop and maintain effective written, oral,



non-verbal and electronic communication with children, families, coworkers, supervisors and individuals/agencies. Develop and implement programming and monitor accommodations and/or modifications.

Provide positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation. Organize and supervise children on field trips. Maintain a healthy emotional and social learning context for students.

Assist children in daily routines, dressing, toileting and lunchtime activities. Set up classroom (e.g. display, organization of materials, etc.). Attend appropriate school-level meetings and professional development activities.

Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements ~ Two-year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education and must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators

- Thorough knowledge of the Ministry of Educations Kindergarten Program and related legislation, Board policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the general public and an understanding and commitment to confidentiality
- Proven ability to follow policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner




- Proven ability to deal with classroom management and emergency situations and to take appropriate actions based on established Board policies and procedures
- Computer skills and strong organization/time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting, toileting) - may need to meet physical demands analysis
- Temporary Vacancy We confirm that the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) does not use AI in the screening, assessment or selection of applicants.

The District School

Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to Achieving Success Together and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.

Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people. #

📌 Early Childhood Educator - Kindergarten, Junior School, Full-Time (St. Catharines)
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