EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR EA/SPA/ECE ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB) The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 12 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. We are 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 The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

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Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, career development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact. The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a permanent full-time opportunity in the capacity of Early Childhood Educator .

Centennial Hylands Elementary School Note: School location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity and are subject to change based on student and system needs Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.92 - $36.74 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA; Start Date: As soon as possible Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); permanent; full-time; Educational Student Support Personnel (ESSP) & Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) Union Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy Reporting to the Principal, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will be part of the Early Learning team. In 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 children's 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. Qualified permanent DECE Bargaining Unit employees Qualified casual DECE Bargaining Unit employees Qualified external applicants (includes employees from other Bargaining Units) 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 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: 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 2 year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education ~ Registration and membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators is required ~ 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 and experience in early learning and childcare programs ~ Knowledge of Ministry of Education full-day early learning program ~ Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and general public ~ Basic computer and technological skills ~ Ability to speak French is a definite asset ~ Access to a reliable method of transportation and ability to attend specific schools.

For further information, refer to the UGDSB's Police Record Check | Upper Grand District School Board for requirements. As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting. The UGDSB is committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of 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: Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin Persons with disabilities To learn more, please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools. As part of this commitment, we are collecting voluntary self-identification data to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. The data aims to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process.

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.15 in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, R.To learn more, please visit Policy 315 Privacy Protection and Information Access. People, Leadership, and Culture (Human Resources) will use aggregate data from all forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. For more information on Human Rights at UGDSB, please visit Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility Office.

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