Posted 23 days ago
2026-2027 Elementary Occasional Teacher
@ Avon Maitland District School Board
Seaforth, Ontario
Overview
Avon Maitland District School Board is building a candidate pool for its Elementary Occasional Teacher's List, covering schools across Huron and Perth Counties. The role offers daily supply teaching for Kindergarten to Grade 8 students, with flexible availability and a daily rate of $292.63 as of September 1, 2026. Candidates must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers, or in a qualifying teacher education program.
Pay:
$292.63 a day
Responsibilities:
- Cover elementary classes for half or full days on short notice
- Teach Kindergarten to Grade 8 students across the AMDSB region
- Maintain discipline and classroom management
- Work collaboratively with school staff
Requirements summary:
- Good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers, or qualifying B.Ed. enrollment
- Current police record check with vulnerable sector screening
- Strong oral and written English
- Classroom management ability
- Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario College of Teachers good standing |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Education |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Avon Maitland District School Board
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The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada. The Avon Maitland District covers the counties of Huron and Perth and over 160,000 people call the Avon Maitland District their home. Specialized programs and extracurricular opportunities in technology, music, theatre, trades, sports and culinary enhance the curriculum for students, providing graduates from Huron and Perth with a leading edge. Avon Maitland provides the most widespread on-line distance education program in the country and is setting the standards for special education and student success. The Board’s EQAO results continue to be among the best in the province. Avon Maitland Schools are home to a vibrant and diversified international student program which provides a superior Ontario education opportunity and full English as a Second Language (ESL) support to all international students in all 9 of the District’s Public High Schools. Over the past three years, we have welcomed over 600 students from 20 countries including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Switzerland and many more. Nestled in the heart of Southwest Ontario, Huron and Perth Counties are a study in contrasts. Lush, rural farmland and backcountry roads intersect with historic architecture, arts, culture, and the newest culinary trends. Residents take pride in their schools, first-class recreational facilities and active volunteer and community life. The counties boast many parks and trails and family-oriented events. Across towns and villages, along the country roads and shoreline, you can experience art galleries, music festivals, farmer’s markets, brewery tours, parades, rodeos and reunions all in celebration of the incredible heritage, food and creative culture of the region.
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- Reported office locations
- 62 Chalk St N, Seaforth, Ontario N0K, CA
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- Avon Maitland District School Board
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The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada. The Avon Maitland District covers the counties of Huron and Perth and over 160,000 people call the Avon Maitland District their home. Specialized programs and extracurricular opportunities in technology, music…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Seaforth, Ontario |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Elementary Occasional Teacher's List
Who can Apply:
- Candidates in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), Year 5 and/or 6 of Concurrent Ed, Year 1 and/or 2 of Consecutive Ed
Please note:
- Applicants in Year 1-4 of Concurrent Ed must apply to the Elementary Emergency List
Location: Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Listowel, Mitchell, Stratford, St. Mary's, Wingham and surrounding areas within Huron and Perth Counties
Start Date: Immediately
Work Schedule: 10 Months/Year (September-June) as required.
Rate of Pay: $292.63 daily rate, as of September 1, 2026.
Vacancy Status: Candidate pool for future vacancies
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: We are prepared. We are well. We are engaged.
Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning.
Position Summary:
The AMDSB is currently seeking teachers for our Elementary Occasional Teacher's 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:
- 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;
- As we are an English board, oral and written English proficiency is required;
- Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within six months);
- Occasional Teachers must be available for half or single day occasional teacher coverage on last minute notice;
- Proven ability to maintain discipline in the classroom (classroom management);
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment;
- Experience working with G-Suite (Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) products.
Benefits of working as an Elementary Occasional Teacher with the Avon Maitland District School Board.
- Obtain AMDSB classroom teaching experience with students in Kindergarten through Grade 8, while awaiting OCT certification.
- Flexible work, choose to work when it fits with your schedule.
- Opportunity to work in a Board where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are fostered.
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 Elementary Emergency List until you are a Member in Good Standing with OCT.
- Teacher Candidates in year 5 and/or 6 of a Concurrent Education Program
- 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, Chief Executive Officer
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