EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – ELEMENTARY SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS

Temporary

July 9 and July

10, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – 6 hours per day for 2 days of mandatory

training and program scheduling)

July 13 to July

24, 2026 (8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. – 7 hours per day for 10 days for the Summer

Learning Program)

The Simcoe County

District School Board’s Special Education Department is seeking qualified

applicants for the position of Educational Assistant for the elementary Summer

Learning Programs (SLP). Reporting to the site supervisor, the successful

candidate will be committed to supporting students in a variety of SLPs,

including the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Program (Grades 1 to 8), Enhance

Your English (EYE) (Grades 4 to 8) as well as the Positive Peer Interaction program

(Grades 1 to 3).

Educational Assistants

will be assigned to support student(s) in a program(s) based on student

enrolment and needs. This year (2026), Summer Learning

Programs will include both in-person and online learning formats. All

educational staff, including the Summer Learning Program teachers, will be

expected to work in-person supporting students and educators enrolled in all

programs. Student programs will be located at West Bayfield Elementary School

(Barrie) and Alcona Glen Elementary School (Alcona). Programming will run for two one-week

sessions. These sessions will be

identical in content.

The anticipated

schedule for the Elementary Summer Learning Programs (82 hours total):

July 9 and July

10, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – 6 hours per day for 2 days of mandatory

training and program scheduling)

July 13 to July

24, 2026 (8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. – 7 hours per day for 10 days for the Summer

Learning Program)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Two-year college diploma in the human services field (Child and Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant – Special Needs Support, Human Services Administration, Registered Nurse, Sign Language Communicator, Sign Language Interpreter, Social Service Worker, or an Ontario Teaching Certificate);
• Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) certification (mandatory);
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills;
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Good computer and technical skills;
• First Aid Certification preferred.

All positions will be

available subject to ministry funding, budget approval and student enrolment. Hiring

may continue up to the first day of the program.

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 vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before the closing date listed above. Cover letters should be addressed to Kadri Jessop, Principal, Student Achievement K-8

. Any application not received through the ATE website by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. 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:

1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc.) applicant account;

2. Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;

3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;

4. Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;

5. Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.

Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax . Should you require assistance in registering for ATE, please contact the ATE Help Desk 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 hiring 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.

May 2026