Empower Excellence School: PERMANENT: 1.0 U16 Kindergarten

The Durham District School Board acknowledges that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and modern, with the territories upon which our school board and schools are located. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that the Durham Region forms a part of the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Mississauga Peoples and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. It is on these ancestral and treaty lands that we teach, live and learn.

This statement was co-created in partnership with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island.

Empower Excellence School - Permanent Teacher
Empower Excellence Schools are committed to building thriving, equitable communities where every student's brilliance is recognized and nurtured. By addressing systemic barriers such as poverty, classism, and opportunity gaps, and through strong partnerships with families and communities, these schools ensure that every student experiences dignity, belonging, and the opportunity to succeed.

Position details: 1.0 U16 Kindergarten
Required subject qualifications: Primary-Junior

FTE: 1.0

Grade(s)/assignment: Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten

Key Responsibilities

• Build a welcoming, inclusive classroom that prioritizes relationships, student voice, and well-being
• Design and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons grounded in UDL and culturally responsive, evidence-based practices
• Implement targeted supports and differentiated instruction in Literacy and Mathematics
• Use assessment for, as, and of learning to monitor progress and guide next steps
• Communicate regularly with families to strengthen learning and well-being partnerships
• Implement accommodations and modifications that support the success of students with special education needs.
• Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional learning
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to enhance student engagement and success
• Identify and dismantle barriers to equity, ensuring all students' identities, humanity, and potential are affirmed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Initiative, creativity, and innovation in designing programs that enhance student learning
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student well-being
• Effective collaboration with colleagues, students, families, and community partners
• Flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of learners
• Success in creating safe, identity-affirming, and engaging classroom environments
• Proven expertise and teaching experience in the assigned division/subject area
• A growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional development

Qualifications And Additional Information

• Ontario Teachers Certificate
• Special Education, an asset
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Initiative, creativity, and innovation in designing programs that enhance student learning
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student well-being
• Effective collaboration with colleagues, students, families, and community partners
• Flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of learners
• Success in creating safe, identity-affirming, and engaging classroom environments
• Proven expertise and teaching experience in the assigned division/subject area
• A growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional development

Additional Requirements

• Provide a current Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening upon hire.

Equity and Inclusion
The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.

The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We adhere to fair, transparent hiring practices and are committed to equity and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.