Job Description

OSSTF-ESSP

TRANSLATOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT:

LOW GERMAN

TEMPORARY

POSITION

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.


There is a temporary part-time opening for a Translator Educational Assistant: Low German at Mornington Central Public School.

Hours of Work:

21hours per week, 10 months per year

Compensation Package Details:

Rate of Pay:

$26.56 - $29.26 per hour plus 4% vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement as of September 1, 2025.

Pension Plan:

Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Health & Dental Benefits:

Benefits are provided through Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability coverage plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:

24/7 confidential support Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.


Qualified candidates for the position of Translator Educational Assistant: Low German will be responsible for translation services. This position will involve working with students and their families who speak Low German as their first language. The successful candidate must be familiar with Mennonite culture and local communities. The translator must be able to support students in their first language in a variety of elementary courses/subjects, and will also provide outreach to the parent community. Qualified candidates will require proficient skills in listening, keep thorough tracking of outreach initiatives, as well as the ability to collaborate with school teams.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities may include:

1. Provide Low German translation services for students and families in the Mornington school community

2. Demonstrated ability to work positively and cooperatively as part of a school team;

3. Other duties as assigned.

Apply today!

Interested applicants are requested to apply through Apply to Education.


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.


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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, Director of Education



Posted On
June 23, 2025 03:31 PM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
June 27, 2025 04:00 PM EST/EDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Part Time, Contract
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
Job Open To
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, Management & Professionals
City
Newton
School/Location
Mornington Central School
Salary
$26.56-$29.26
Employment Start Date
September 02, 2025
Mandatory Document
Resume * Cover Letter