Limestone District School Board Looking for Casual Educational Assistants at Kingston, Ontario, Canada Full Time

10 Month Position (School year)

Starting Hourly Rate – $24.37 – $25.27

Position Summary

See Yourself in Limestone!

The Limestone District School Board is currently accepting applications for Casual Educational Assistants 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.

The Limestone District School Board’s strategic vision centers on student and staff Wellness, Innovation and Collaboration. Situated in historic Kingston, on the shores of scenic Lake Ontario, the Limestone District School Board serves more than 19,000 students in 55 schools and 5 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.

Qualifications, Knowledge, And 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 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 as well as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with administration, teachers, parents, and other professionals supporting student achievement and well-being.

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 January 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to https://limestone.simplication.com please visit 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

Additional information about the Limestone District School Board can be found at www.limestone.on.ca.

Interviews

Candidates will participate in a group interview process and will complete a written component at home the night before the interview. Interviews will be held on January 23, 2024 . Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit written consent to contact three professional referees, including current and prior supervisors.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Limestone District School Board is committed to 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. Within the education sector, historically underrepresented groups in the workforce include people who have traditionally been marginalized based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, disability (both visible and non-visible), and/or self-identification as First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous peoples. The Limestone District School Board is committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well. The visibility of individuals from underrepresented groups in prominent roles positively influences students and fosters a positive work climate.

We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter or video, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences as a member of one or more of these groups and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our District and the students and communities we serve.

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.