Description
The Simcoe County District School Board is accepting applications from SCDSB Contract DECE staff for the following position:
Spring Writing Contract: Revising the first 20 days of kindergarten and creating the first 50 days of kindergarten guidance document
One, 90-hour DECE position to be completed by June 1st 2026.
The successful candidates for the Summer Writing Contract will collaborate on the planning of the following tasks:
- Revise the current first 20 days of Kindergarten guidance document to include the first 50 days of Kindergarten
- Align the first 50 days of Kindergarten document with the revised Kindergarten curriculum
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ECE Diploma or equivalent degree
- Experience in creating culturally relevant and responsive system-level instruction and assessment resources (preferred)
- at least five years kindergarten experience
KEY COMPETENCIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Successful applicants for this writing contract will have:
- a thorough understanding of the revised Kindergarten curriculum (2026)
- knowledge and experience in building a play-based kindergarten classroom environment that is inclusive of all learners and is reflective of the four frames of learning.
- knowledge of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP) and anti-oppressive pedagogy
- a repertoire of effective evidence-informed instructional strategies to engage students in learning;
- experience working in collaboration with colleagues;
- an ability to align professional learning with system priorities;
- excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; and
- Growing Success, The Kindergarten Addendum - Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools.
Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,
even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12:00 p.m. March 4, 2026.
Cover letters may be addressed to Kadri Jessop, Principal of Student Achievement K-8
To view the posting on the ATE website, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board. To apply for the posting:
- Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals) applicant account;
- Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
- Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
- Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;
- Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.
** All fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board.**
Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Should applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
