Elementary Occasional Teacher
Location: AMDSB Elementary Schools (Grade K-8), [Stratford, St. Mary's, Milverton, Listowel, Goderich, Exeter, Wingham]
Start Date: Immediate
Work Schedule: 10 Months/Year (September-June) as required.
Rate of Pay: $292.64 daily rate, as of September 1, 2025.
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.
We are accepting applications for Emergency Supply Secondary Teachers at AMDSB Secondary Schools.
Benefits of working as an Elementary Occasional Teacher with the Avon Maitland District School Board.
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Obtain AMDSB classroom teaching experience with students in grades K through 8, while awaiting OCT certification.
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Flexible work, choose to work when it fits with your schedule.
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Opportunity to work in a Board where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are fostered.
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Variety of work, our Elementary Occasional Teachers have the opportunity to work at a variety of schools across Perth and Counties.
Position Summary:
The AMDSB is currently seeking teachers for our Elementary Occasional Teacher list. Elementary Occasional Teachers work in a variety of schools throughout the AMDSB Region (Perth and Huron Counties).
Whether you are seeking the flexibility provided by occasional teaching or opportunities to move into long-term assignments or permanent teaching positions, joining the Elementary Occasional Teaching list is a great first step.
Requirements:
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Good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (or with an application for OCT Certification in progress); OR currently registered in a Bachelor of Education program leading to OCT certification OR awaiting certification by OCT;
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As we are an English board, oral and written English proficiency is required;
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Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within six months);
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Occasional Teachers must be available for half or single day occasional teacher coverage on last minute notice;
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Proven ability to maintain discipline in the classroom (classroom management);
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Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment;
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Experience working with G-Suite (Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) products.
Teacher Candidates:
If you are a current teacher candidate, please note that if you are recommended for the Occasional Teacher List, you will be placed on the Emergency List until you are a Member in Good Standing with OCT.
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Teacher Candidates in year 5 and/or 6 of a Concurrent Education Program
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Teacher Candidates in year 1 and/or 2 of Consecutive Education Program
Apply today!
Interested applicants are requested to apply through.
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.
If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.
Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.
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
