Probationary teachers may take childcare leave immediately following maternity leave until the end of that semester.  A permanent teacher may take childcare leave for a maximum of 4 semesters.

The Family Care and Medical Leave is available to an employee who has been employed for 12 months and has worked at least 130 workdays during the 12 months preceding the request for leave.

• This is an unpaid leave, but benefits are covered.
• Leave cannot exceed 12 work weeks in a year.
• Teacher has return rights back to the same school.
• Benefits are maintained.

The length of a Pregnancy Leave is determined by the attending physician, usually 6 weeks after the birth of the baby. Complications or Cesarean section may necessitate a longer leave.