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5.0

Flexible Working Schedule

Early Childhood Educator (Current Employee) – Oshawa, ON – 4 October 2018

Supplying at DDSB is great. Being able to go to multiple schools near my home and working with a variety of people, children, families and needs. Being able to choose which jobs I took gave me flexibility for my schedule.

Pros

Choosing my own schedule

Cons

Was not permanent

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5.0

Fun place

Summer School Tutor/ Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) – Oshawa, ON – 1 September 2018

Amazing place to work and build connections
Management was easy to approach via telephone/email
taught subjects I was scared of teaching (highschool vs primary)

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5.0

Fun working environment

Team Leader (Former Employee) – Ajax, ON – 12 July 2018

Learned a lot about the workforce and learned how to properly act in an interview for a job offer. Also learned Standard First Aid & CPR for free which is amazing

Pros

Everything

Cons

None

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5.0

Great work/life balance

Administrative Assistant (Current Employee) – Whitby, ON – 17 June 2018

DDSB is a great employer. Very supportive of work/life balance. Great culture. Very collaborative environment between departments. Excellent benefits.

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5.0

Excellent

Intermediate Teacher - Arts Liaison (Current Employee) – Whitby, ON – 16 June 2018

Excellent professional environment. Many opportunities for different skill sets. The last 23 years have been rewarding. I have had the opportunity to work with many wonderful staff and students.

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4.0

Great place to work

Supply Educational Assistant (Current Employee) – Whitby, ON – 22 May 2018

Have only been with the DDSB since November but have learned a great deal. I feel that my toolbelt has expanded a great deal and I am a stronger person.

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2.0

Daily violence; underfunded and understaffed

Educational Assistant (Current Employee) – Oshawa, ON – 12 March 2018

The job started as assisting children with education but after years of cutbacks became more like a security guard/bouncer, putting out fires with little support, no thanks, and a lot of backstabbing.

Pros

hours

Cons

Workplace violence and harassment

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5.0

Part-time learning

NIGHT SCHOOL TEACHER (Former Employee) – Oshawa, ON – 15 January 2018

This was a part time position for night school, training in the subject of graphoanalysis.

I truly enjoyed the students and night school supervisor who made all amenities available.

This course was developed and presented by me and because of student interest it was offered more than a few times.

Pros

eager student

Cons

n/a

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5.0

An enjoyable place to work

Educational Assistant (Current Employee) – Whitby, ON – 13 January 2018

The Durham District School Board is an excellent employer. I enjoy the diversity of my position as an Educational Assistant. The staff are like family and truly care about each other

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5.0

Excellent work Enviroment!

Junior Graphic Designer (Former Employee) – Whitby, ON – 5 December 2017

A typical day at work is discussing the tasks that are at hand for the day. During the discussion we create a time chart to make sure we stay onto of the projects we receive.

Few things I learned about the job was it is a multitasking line of work, a lot can overlap but, you will get through it fine!

My boss was very nice and understood that with this job it does have some challenges to meet clients needs in a productive and timely manner as she was willing to help any step of the way.

The hardest part about the job was leaving the company once time was up, it was an amazing group of partners which continue to inspire me through my career!

The most enjoyable part of the job is to see that after all the hard work you put into the final concept, the client is happy and joyful which makes me want to continue having more people feel like that through this type of career.

Pros

Social environment with helpful partners!

Cons

The hardest part about the job was leaving the company

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4.0

review

Educational Assistant (Current Employee) – Port Perry, ON – 6 November 2017

The Board Has been amazing to work for. In the past 14 years I have felt like a part of a family in the current job role I am in. Great and positive attitudes.

Pros

great co workers

Cons

unsure

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4.0

Theater Technician

Theater Technician (Current Employee) – Ajax, ON – 5 October 2017

Responsible for meeting all the permit holders needs and requests. This may include setup and tear down, setting up microphones, running the lighting system, running any audio or anything else the permit holder requests.

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5.0

Productive and beneficial.

Volunteer (Current Employee) – Whitby, ON – 29 August 2017

All of my previews and current work places have taught or are teaching me a lot of great life lessons and teaching me how to live an organized life where i am able to take care of myself.

Pros

Free Lunch

Cons

High paced

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4.0

Enjoyable work environment

Casual Educational Assistant (Current Employee) – Durham Region, ON – 16 August 2017

DDSB is a professional workplace. Ability to work with a wide range of students that may be academically challenged or physically challenged. Ability to work at the individuals required pace.

Pros

Weekday hours

Cons

Different locations daily

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5.0

amazing place to grow and work with a outstanding team

Educational Assistant (Former Employee) – Uxbridge, ON – 3 August 2017

really good culture here, great pay great staff , amazing time working here . would recommend this job to all who enjoy teaching and working with kids

Pros

summers off

Cons

full time hard to get

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4.0

Good supportive work environment

Primary French Immersion Occasional Teacher (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 23 June 2017

- good staff training
- good communication
- don't always feel well supported with adequate resources
- sometimes I feel that staff are moved around too much which makes for less continuity

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3.0

Love helping kids

Special Education Assistant (Current Employee) – Whitby, ON – 17 May 2017

You're very busy.
You learn about the needs and the differences between all special need children. No one is a like.
Every Admin staff is different, each work on their own rules to accommodate you when needed.
Workplace is good, it is mostly an all women environment.
Days can be long and tiring if you've had a rough day with a child that is having a rough day.
Best thing is seeing a child succeed.

Pros

summers off

Cons

Do not get paid enough for what we are expected to do.

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4.0

Fun, Productive

Tutor (Former Employee) – Whitby, ON – 5 May 2017

Working for the Durham District School board as a tutor was super fun. The staff was great, and everything was well organized. I had a great time tutoring the kids, and felt a lot of satisfaction. I would recommend this job to University students who are looking for a summer job, and are willing to tutor.

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4.0

Intense career but incredible job satisfaction

Elementary School Teacher (Former Employee) – Whitby, ON – 13 April 2017

Being a teacher was the best job a person could ask for and I don't regret a single day. I've learned more in my job as a teacher than in most things. As long as you are prepared to teach with lessons and back up plans, you will be ready for almost anything.

It's not always easy and the trick is to adapt to any surroundings and possibilities. However the most enjoyable part and most satisfaction is seeing a student understand what is taught, especially the most challenging ones.

Pros

the end of the school year when the student graduates.

Cons

the challenging ones that purposely choose to make it difficult for the teacher.

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4.0

Productive fun work place

Lunchroom Supervisor (Current Employee) – Oshawa, ON – 5 January 2017

A fun place to work with kids you get to meet new people it's a fun environment the staff are great the kids love me butwod
Love more hours then just 1 hour a day

Pros

Great place to meet new people

Cons

I wish there were more hours to workout

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5.0

Productive, fair, nice environment. Learning encouraged.

Clerical Administration (Current Employee) – Ajax, ON – 23 November 2016

This is a fair and enjoyable workplace. Surrounded with educators and students. Learning is encouraged and respect for all can be felt. Secure environment.

Pros

Security and fair treatment

Cons

Limited mobility.

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