2026-2027 Elementary Emergency Supply Teacher

Job summary

Provide occasional classroom coverage for daily teacher absences in elementary schools serving Grades K–8 across the AMDSB region. Maintain classroom discipline and work cooperatively with school teams while responding to short-notice assignments.

Job details

Elementary Emergency Supply Teacher Who can Apply: Applicants in Year 1-4 of Concurrent Ed Please Note Candidates in Good Standing with the Ontario College Teachers (OCT), Year 5 and/or 6 of Concurrent Ed, Year 1 and/or 2 of Consecutive Ed must apply to the Elementary Occasional Teacher's List Location: Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Listowel, Mitchell, Stratford, St. Mary's, Wingham and surrounding areas within Huron and Perth Counties Start Date: Immediately Work Schedule: 10 Months/Year (September-June) as required. Rate of Pay: $292.63 daily rate, as of September 1, 2026. Vacancy Status: Candidate pool for future vacancies Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged. Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning. Position Summary The AMDSB is currently seeking Elementary (Grades K-8) Emergency Teacher Candidates to fill in for the daily absences of classroom teachers in a variety of schools throughout the AMDSB Region (Perth and Huron Counties). Emergency Teacher Candidates are notified on the day of the vacancy. Requirements Prior to starting employment as an Elementary Emergency Supply Teacher applicants will be: In Year 1-4 of a Concurrent Education Program As we are an English board, oral and written English proficiency is required. Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within six months). Emergency Teachers must be available for half or single day occasional teacher coverage on last minute notice. Proven ability to maintain discipline in the classroom (classroom management). Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Experience working with G-Suite (Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) products. Benefits of working as an Elementary Emergency Supply Teacher with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Obtain AMDSB classroom teaching experience with students in grades 1 through 8, while awaiting OCT certification. Flexible work, choose to work when it fits with your schedule. Opportunity to work in a Board where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are fostered. Apply today! Interested applicants are requested to apply through. We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627. Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page. The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process. Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer

What you’ll do

Provide occasional classroom coverage for daily teacher absences in elementary schools serving Grades K–8 across the AMDSB region. Maintain classroom discipline and work cooperatively with school teams while responding to short-notice assignments.

Requirements

Applicants must be in Years 1–4 of a Concurrent Education program and demonstrate oral and written English proficiency. Requirements also include a Vulnerable Sector Screening police record check dated within six months, availability for half- or full-day assignments on short notice, classroom management ability, teamwork, and experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools.

Listed skills

• Google Classroom · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Microsoft Teams · Preferred
• Google Workspace · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Classroom Management
• Classroom Discipline
• Teamwork
• Oral English Proficiency
• Written English Proficiency
• Google Workspace
• Google Classroom
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Gmail
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams

Job areas

• Education

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