Night School Employment 2026
Teachers - Aquatic Leadership Program - Part 1
Rate of Pay: $55.37 per hour
Effective Dates: Hours: Location:
September 28th, 2026 – January 25th, 2027 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Milliken Mills Pool 7600 Kennedy Road
Markham, ON
Teachers will be paid 113 hours, which includes all pool instruction, face-to-face instruction, online instruction, and three mandatory staff meetings.
The Aquatic Leadership Program is a joint venture between the York Catholic District School Board and the City of Vaughan. The qualified teacher will deliver the Grade 10 Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities Open – PAQ2O course, while preparing students to acquire their Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C. Course expectations will be assessed and evaluated using the Lifesaving Society's evaluation criteria and the Ontario Ministry of Education expectations. An examiner from the Lifesaving Society will evaluate the aquatic skills required for aquatic certifications.
The course will use a blended learning format consisting of pool instruction, face-to-face instruction and online instruction.
Depending on enrollment, pool instruction and face-to-face instruction will occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from September 28th, 2026 to January 25th, 2027, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Milliken Mills Community Centre Pool. There will be one online Saturday class from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on December 5, 2026. Teachers are expected to attend onboarding and staff meetings via Google Meet from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 6th, 2026, November 17th, 2026, and January 12th, 2027.
Please Note: Teachers must also be available for all pool, face-to-face and online sessions. The successful candidate must complete facility staff training as required by the Ontario Public Pool Association.
Required Qualifications/Experience
- Religious Education, Part 1 (or equivalent)
- Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
- Intermediate Physical and Health Education qualifications
- Standard First Aid
- Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross
- Lifesaving Society Instructor and Examiner (Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross)
- Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid, Instructor and Examiner
Major Responsibilities
- Designing, planning, implementing, and evaluation of curriculum/program.
- Teaching Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities Grade 10 Open - PAQ2O, Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
- Developing and maintaining an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
- Knowledge of D2L to deliver online curriculum
- Collecting and reporting of student achievement data.
- Maintaining a safe school/class (face-to-face, pool and online) environment.
- Ongoing communication with staff and parents/guardians.
- Supervision of students as assigned.
For additional information please contact Anthony Pasquini, Principal of Continuing Education at
[email protected] or at the Catholic Education Center 905-713-1211, ext. 12463.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.
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Commitment to Equity
YCDSB is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering equity and promoting an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are dedicated to building an environment that supports and values the inherent worth of every person in the workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, women, historically underrepresented groups, and people with visible and non-visible disabilities, all of whom bring a wide range of perspectives, lived experiences, and ideas that enhance our learning and working environment.
Accessibility
The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), if you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact prior to the posting closing date so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.
Diversity and Inclusion
Aligned with the YCDSB's commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce, we encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the communities we serve, including but not limited to those who identify as members of equity-seeking groups protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Sharing this information is voluntary, and any details provided will be kept confidential.
Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
As a condition of employment with the York Catholic District School Board, successful candidates will be required to provide a
Vulnerable Sector Check or a
Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, depending on the position applied for. The screening must be issued within the past six (6) months and submitted prior to the commencement of employment with the Board.
Mission Statement
With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.
Vision Statement
A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that develops socially responsible global citizens.
Catholic Education Centre
320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1 - (905) 713-1211
Jennifer Sarna
Interim Chief Executive Officer
