After School Support – LTO – 10 hrs per week Hespeler

Waterloo Region District School Board; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a B.A.S.S. Employee to support play-based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6. Responsibilities include supervising children, fostering positive interactions, and ensuring safe and healthy environments. Candidates require a high school diploma and experience in child supervision, along with First Aid certification or a willingness to obtain it. This position promotes an inclusive environment and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and supporting children in a positive manner.
• Hold a Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED, or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support play-based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6.
• Encourage children to communicate positively and self-regulate.
• Foster engagement and communication with parents about the program.

Skills

Supervising children

Positive interactions

Child care supervision

First Aid and CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, as well as alternative and continuing education sites. WRDSB is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well‑being of all students through partnering with staff, parents, families, caregivers and communities to promote success in learning and life.

Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) Employee

B.A.S.S. employees will work alongside a Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) to support play‑based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6 who are registered in WRDSB’s Before and After school program to provide general student supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the guidance of the DECE operating the extended day classroom
• Support positive and responsive interactions among children, parents, child‑care providers and staff
• Encourage children to interact and communicate in a positive way and support their ability to self‑regulate
• Support the children’s exploration, play and inquiry
• Support child‑initiated and adult‑supported experiences
• Support positive learning environments and experiences that are inclusive of all children, including those with individualized plans
• Support indoor and outdoor play, active play, rest and quiet time throughout the day, giving consideration to individual needs
• Foster engagement and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children
• Follow licensing requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act
• Foster an anti‑oppressive, anti‑racist, and inclusive culture where all children feel seen, heard, respected, and have the support and resources they need to flourish
• Support the health, safety, nutrition and well‑being of the children
• Supervise and support children to ensure they are healthy and safe by following Public Health, First Aid and Emergency procedures

Mandatory Educational and Experience Requirements

• Hold a minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent level of educational attainment
• Prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive and safe manner

Conditions of Employment

• Must hold Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED, or be willing to obtain this training as a condition of employment
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) that is current within 5 years if currently employed with the WRDSB; within 6 months for new employees
• Must complete the Licensed child care staff record requirements, including Region of Waterloo Public Health, Health Assessment, Applications and supporting documentation stating qualifications and experience, and proof of Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well‑being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

Application Process

All applications will be submitted through the Apply to Education website. The interview for this posting will be conducted via Interviewstream, a one‑way video interview platform. Candidates who are selected for an interview will receive an invitation from the Board. Please note that no application packages should be sent to the Board office; all applications will be accessed only through the Apply to Education website.