What do applicants require in order to be hired as a Teaching Assistant at the Peel District School Board ?
All Teaching Assistants working in Peel require the appropriate degree/diploma (Eg.B.A.- Psychology; B.A.- Exceptionality in Human Learning; B.A. – Sociology; CYW – Child and Youth Worker; Community and Justice Diploma; Corrections Worker Diploma; DDW – Developmental Disabilities Worker; DSW – Developmental Service Worker; EA – Educational Assistant; Post ECE Advanced Studies in Special Needs; RN – Registered Nurse; RPN – Registered Practical Nurse; SSW – Social Service Worker). Transcripts may be requested to support relevant course detail. Experience in working with special needs children is essential and school-based experience is a definite asset. Candidates for the Designated Early Childhood Educator position must hold an ECE Diploma and be registered with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators. Candidates must also be able to perform the essential physical duties of the positions, such as lifting and transferring children and equipment. Successful candidates will be req