Casual Early Childhood Educator; ECE

Job Code: 25

EAECE
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EA/SPA/ECE

CASUAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 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. 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. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These 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, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs. Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact and Find Your Path.

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a CASUAL Early Childhood Educator (ECE). This opening is for a position on our ECE Supply List. In this role, you will be responsible for providing temporary and/or short‑term coverage for ECE employee absences on an as‑needed basis in both elementary and secondary English and French Immersion Programs.

Location:

All geographical areas of the Board, including North Wellington, Centre Wellington, East Wellington, Guelph, Orangeville, Dufferin County, and Shelburne.

Note:

As a Casual Early Childhood Educator, you may select your preferred work locations within these regions.

FTE and

Hours:

While there is no guarantee of hours per week as this is a casual position, a casual employee with full availability could work full‑time hours up to 32.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) depending on the Board's needs.

Note:

As a member of the ECE Supply List, you will have the opportunity to apply for vacant permanent or temporary positions as they become available, with possible consideration over external applicants.

Hourly Pay Rate: $30.92 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025.

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Board Information: 10‑month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar);
Casual;
Educational Student Support Personnel (ESSP) & Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) Union.

Reporting to the school Principal, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will be part of the Early Learning team.

• 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.
• Share responsibilities with other educators for instruction, assessment, and supervision as well as communication with families and school teams.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community services providers working with children.
• Provide supervision and age‑appropriate (learning) programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 the early acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education full‑day…