Casual Educational Assistants & Early Childhood Educators

Now Hiring Casual Educational Assistants and Early Childhood Educators

10 Month Positions

About The Limestone District School Board

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.

The LDSB is the region’s only fully inclusive school board. Limestone schools serve more than 20,500 students in 55 schools and five alternative education centres covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Position Overview

The Limestone District School Board is currently accepting applications for Casual Educational Assistants and Early Childhood Educators from individuals who are committed to working with students, providing academic, social, emotional and/or physical support, aimed at fostering success for all through equity of hope, opportunity, and outcome. As a casual employee you will have the opportunity to work up to five days per week (September through June) based on your availability. Casual employment is an excellent learning experience that supports progression to permanent employment with the Board.

Qualifications & Experience

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Community College Diploma such as Child and Youth Worker, Behavioural Science Technology, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Community and Justice Services, or Social Service Worker considered are considered an asset

A passion for learning and supporting all students’ achievement and well-being

Knowledge and understanding of child development with sensitivity to the needs of students.

A commitment to equity, inclusion, and nurturing culturally responsive learning environments

A growth mindset, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to evolving learning environments.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with administration, teachers, parents, and other professionals supporting student success.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Resilience, optimism, and self-efficacy

How to Apply

If you are energized by a career where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the life of a child, and you can see yourself in Limestone. Packages must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Sunday November 10th, 2024 please visit https://limestone.simplication.com/ to complete your on-line application, which will ask you for the following:

Resume Detailing Your Skills And Experience

A cover letter or maximum 2-minute video clip that represents how you see yourself in Limestone. If you choose to submit a video, please create your video clip using YouTube and embed the link to your video clip in your resume under your name.

Proof of qualifications uploaded on your Supporting documents page within your applytoeducation account

Interviews

Candidates will participate in a group interview process on November 28th, 2024 . Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit written consent to contact three professional referees, including current and prior supervisors. A written component will be required to be completed prior to the interview.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Across LDSB, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The LDSB is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences, and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our district and the students and communities we serve.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective employees in any way, and such information will remain confidenti

The Kingston community promotes and supports the diversity that continues to grow within our communities. For more information about Kingston and/or the LDSB, including equitable recruitment, retention and promotion practices, please visit limestone.on.ca.

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.