EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR - FRENCH IMMERSION

Job summary

Collaborate with Kindergarten teachers to plan and deliver high-quality early years programming. Implement developmentally appropriate learning activities that support children's physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and creative development and well-being.

Job details

Rooted in Belonging. Growing Together. 1.0 DESIGNATED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR - FRENCH IMMERSION October 8, 2026 COMPETITION #26-110R3 Permanent Full-Time French Immersion Position 32.5 hours per week St. Patrick School, Kapuskasing Effective immediately Certified Rate: $24.14-$31.61/hour - Uncertified Rate: $22.31/hour The NCDSB Early Childhood Educators are school based professionals who collaborate with Kindergarten teachers to plan and deliver high quality early years programming that promotes each child's physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social and creative development and well-being. In Kindergarten classrooms, a teacher and an early childhood educator (ECE) share the responsibility to work together to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate educational program for Kindergarten aged children. Qualifications Two-year ECE Diploma and proof of registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators; Minimum of 1 to 3 years childcare experience in a childcare or educational setting; Knowledge of Ministry of Education full day early learning program and related legislation; Proven ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team; Proven ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and the public; Proven commitment to maintaining confidentiality; Proven ability to effectively manage classroom behavioural concerns, and emergency situations; Experience planning and implementing emergent curriculum, play-based and child-driven environments; Basic computer skills, strong organization and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines; Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program, and must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting); Ability to communicate fluently in English and French; and A Catholic Pastoral reference is required. The names of three professional references are required, including current immediate supervisors. To apply, please visit the Board website, click on 'Careers', click on the posting of interest, and then click on the green "Apply" button on the right hand side. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one in order to apply for a position. All applications should be submitted on the Apply to Education portal no later than October 17, 2026 @ 12 PM. We Wish To Thank All Applicants, However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates requiring accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code are asked to contact hr@ncdsb.on.ca Tricia Stefanic Weltz, CEO and CEdO

What you’ll do

Collaborate with Kindergarten teachers to plan and deliver high-quality early years programming. Implement developmentally appropriate learning activities that support children's physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and creative development and well-being.

Requirements

Requires a two-year Early Childhood Education diploma, registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators, and 1 to 3 years of childcare or educational experience. Candidates must be fluent in English and French, have relevant early learning and classroom skills, and provide a Catholic pastoral reference and three professional references.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Early Childhood Education
• French Language Fluency
• English Language Fluency
• Teamwork
• Sensitive Communication
• Confidentiality
• Classroom Behavior Management
• Emergency Management
• Emergent Curriculum Planning
• Play-Based Learning
• Child-Driven Learning
• Organization
• Time Management
• Basic Computer Skills
• Physical Ability to Assist Children

Job areas

• Education

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