How to Apply
Create an Account - No fee to apply!
Visit our online employment application.
- Click “Register” to create a new account or ‘Link’ if you have used this system before
- Select your Position Category (e.g. Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, ECE, EA and Support Staff or Management & Professionals)
- Fill in your Username and Password.
- Fill in your personal information including your First Name, Last Name, Country, Province, and Email.
- Type the verification code and click "I agree" to the Terms & Conditions
- Click on the “Register” button.
When your registration is complete you will receive a confirmation email to the email address provided. Fill out the 'Personal Information' page under the Portfolio tab. Once you have completed this section please continue through the Portfolio.
How to Search Job Postings and Applying
- Click “Search Jobs” from the Job Postings menu. Only job postings for Greater Essex County District School Board will be displayed.
- Click the “Position/Subject” of the job posting of interest to view the job description.
- Click “Apply” at the bottom of the job description page and answer any job posting related questions.
How do I know if I have successfully applied
You will receive 3 confirmations when you successfully apply to a job posting:
- A pop up advising you of your successful application submission.
- An email confirmation with the details of the posting.
- The posting appears in “Jobs Applied To” page under the Job Postings section.
Forgot your password?
- If you forgot your username and/or password, click on Forgot Username/Password?
- Enter the email address associated with your Apply to Education account and click submit
- You will receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password
For questions about Apply to Education:
Monday to Friday
7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST
1-877-900-5627
[email protected]
French Interview Process
Interview (20 minutes)
The interviews are conducted in both English and French. The interview will consist of a series of questions in both English and French and will be facilitated by at least two (2) members of the hiring committee. Candidates are not permitted to refer to any notes during the interview (i.e. study notes, etc.), but can make notes during the interview. These notes will be collected at the end of the hiring process.
Next step
The hiring committee brings forward their recommendations to the Superintendent of Education. All candidates will be contacted from the office of the Superintendent of Education with the results of their interview.
FAQ: French Hiring Process
| Do I need to submit a separate application for elementary and secondary positions? |
| No, we only have one job posting for French Occasional Teaching positions and only one application is required for French Teacher hiring. |
| If we are currently in teachers’ college and have an OCT number but are not yet licenced, do we include our OCT number in our application? |
| Yes, please include your OCT number in your application. |
| Is the GECDSB looking to hire solely experienced teachers or faculty students as well? |
| The GECDSB is considering both experienced and faculty students that apply to the posting who are French qualified. |
| Who do I contact for questions related to French teaching qualifications? |
| Any French qualification related questions can be directed to the Ontario College of Teachers |
| If I don’t have my FSL qualifications, can I still apply? |
| Yes, you may apply—however, job offers will be conditional on obtaining the FSL qualification or equivalent. |
| Where can I find information on Additional Qualifications (AQ) courses? |
| There are a few providers for AQs including ETFO, as well as all universities (the University of Windsor, Western University, etc.). You’ll need to check their websites for information. Prices may vary but all offer both online and in-person learning. Please refer to the Ontario College of Teachers for more information. |