LOCATION: Brantford, ON
Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring. The board is looking for a full-time Early Childhood Educator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will partner with the kindergarten teacher to collaboratively plan and implement the full day Early Learning Kindergarten program, supervise students, and assist children with washroom routines, dressing and break time activities.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a community college diploma in Early Childhood Education
Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
Experience in an early learning and/or registered childcare setting
Strong communications, organization, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the early acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills
Job Specifications
Hours of Work
7 hours per day, 35 hours per week.
Rate of Pay
As per the collective agreement.
Posting Number
ECE 22-25-26
Effective Date
September 1, 2025
Apply to
Only qualified permanent DECE’s may apply, including DECE’s who have been declared surplus to school but who are not redundant.
Applications must be received by August 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
All submissions are to include a complete cover letter, resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically). All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted interview.
Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations,Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.
