FRENCH Early Childhood Educator at Amherstview PS

FRENCH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (PERMANENT FULL-TIME)

AMHERSTVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $28.26 - $33.80 PLUS A COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

6.0 HOURS/DAY- 10 MONTHS PER YEAR

EFFECTIVE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

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

Reporting to the Principal, the Designated Early Childhood Educator will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full-day kindergarten program within the classroom setting and provide supervision (including yard, hallway and lunch supervision) and age-appropriate programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program, as required. The Designated Early Childhood Educator will actively participate in staff meetings and professional learning activities and may participate in extra-curricular activities, on a voluntary basis.

Qualifications & Experience

• Two-year Early Childhood Education diploma
• Proof of current registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
• French is required

• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education Full-Day Early Learning - Kindergarten Program and related legislation
• Working knowledge of Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) document
• Proven ability to work as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to build rapport with students and families
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use a variety of software applications, including Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, etc.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Recent experience working with Kindergarten age children is preferred.

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application package that includes a cover letter and resume outlining how your qualifications, skills, and experience relate to the position, as well as proof of qualifications. Packages must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025 to ApplyToEducation.

• A cover letter detailing how you will make the difference in the life of a child in Limestone by sharing your experience and skills that make you the ideal candidate for a permanent ECE position.
• Resume which clearly outlines your qualifications as well as types of skills and experiences you have had working with students and teaching partners.
• Proof of ECE diploma uploaded on your Supporting Documents page within your ApplyToEducation account
• Proof that you are Registered with the College of ECEs uploaded on your Supporting Documents page within your ApplyToEducation account

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 application/resume 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 applicants in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

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.

Our Intention: To make a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school.

Karen McGregor, Chair | Krishna Burra, Director of Education and Secretary | Craig Young, Treasurer