Now Hiring Elementary Occasional Teachers

for September, 2024!

See Yourself in Limestone!

The Limestone District School Board is seeking Elementary Occasional Teachers for the upcoming 2024/25 school year to support the continuity of learning for our students. Occasional Teachers play an important role in providing ongoing instruction and learning for students when regular classroom teachers are absent. Occasional Teachers have the opportunity to work multiple days on a weekly and/or monthly basis (September through June) based on their availability. Occasional teaching is an excellent learning experience that supports progression to contract teaching with the Board.

The Limestone District School Boards strategic vision centres 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. Find out more at www.limestone.on.ca.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

We are seeking qualified Primary, Junior and/or Intermediate Elementary Teachers to join our Elementary Occasional Teacher List who demonstrate: A passion for teaching and learning

A commitment to student learning and engagement

A commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive pedagogy

A commitment to the OCT Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice

A growth mindset with the ability to adapt to a continually evolving environment

Knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Curriculum in a variety of subject areas

Knowledge and understanding of a variety of assessment strategies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong planning, problem solving and organizational skills

Resilience, optimism, and self-efficacyHow to Apply

If you are passionate about teaching and learning and are energized by a career where you will have a positive impact on the life of a child, and you can see yourself in Limestone, please visit https://limestone.simplication.com to complete your application for Elementary Occasional Teachers by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 , where you will be asked to provide the following: Resume detailing your skills and experience.

A maximum 2-minute video clip or cover letter 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.

OCT registration link (please provide your number even if you are not yet in good standing).

All summative Practicum Teacher Reports (from 2023-2024 Faculty of Education graduates).Internationally trained educators with equivalent international experience, who have a current Ontario Certificate of Qualification are encouraged and invited to apply.

Interviews

Interviews will be held in person at the LDSB Education Centre 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston on Thursday, May 9, 2024 . Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit written consent to contact three professional referees, including current and prior supervisors. Prior to an interview a written component will be administered.

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.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants, upon request, to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process.

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.