Job Description

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is now accepting applications for Elementary Occasional Teacher positions.

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,000 students each day at 39 in-person schools (32 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary) and a K-8 virtual school. Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,800 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.

The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

The region connects the rugged outdoors with welcoming villages; small town spirit with lakeside solitude. Discover decades of tradition mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses, or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own sense of place and picture yourself here!

Requirements:
In Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.

Ontario College of Teachers Divisional Qualifications suitable for Elementary, preference will be given to those teachers with two of the following divisional qualifications: Primary, Junior, Intermediate.

Reading and Special Education qualifications are considered an asset.

Applicants who receive an offer of employment will be required to provide a vulnerable sector criminal background check that is dated within six (6) months of their start date.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples,

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin,

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities,

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.