After School Support – LTO – 10 hrs per week Westmount

Waterloo Region District School Board; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A school board in Southwestern Ontario is seeking Before and After School Support employees to assist Designated Early Childhood Educators in providing supervision and engaging programming for students. Ideal candidates will have experience in child supervision, first aid certification, and a passion for supporting positive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive and safe manner.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED or willingness to obtain certification.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive and responsive learning environment.
• Facilitate indoor and outdoor play, active play, and rest.
• Engage parents and communicate ongoing program updates.

Skills

Supervising children

Communication

Child care programming

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Waterloo Region District School Board serves approximately 65,000 students across 123 schools. The Board is committed to creating learning environments that support student achievement and well‑being.

We are seeking Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) employees to work alongside a Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) to provide general supervision and play‑based programming for students in junior kindergarten through grade 6.

Responsibilities

• Follow the guidance of the DECE and support a positive and responsive learning environment.
• Encourage children to interact, communicate, and self‑regulate.
• Support children’s exploration, play, and inquiry through child‑initiated and adult‑supported experiences.
• Facilitate indoor and outdoor play, active play, rest, and quiet time while considering individual needs.
• Engage parents and communicate ongoing program updates.
• Follow licensing requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Promote an anti‑oppressive, anti‑racist, and inclusive culture where all children feel seen, heard, and respected.
• Support the health, safety, nutrition, and overall well‑being of children.
• Supervise children and ensure health and safety by following public health, first aid, and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive and safe manner.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED or willingness to obtain certification.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (within 5 years for current employees, 6 months for new employees).
• Completed Licensed child care staff record requirements, including Region of Waterloo Public Health health assessment application.

Equity and Inclusion

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment and actively encourages applications from individuals belonging to groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. We will make appropriate accommodations based on human rights protected grounds to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

Indigenous Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the land on which we gather today is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Chonnonton peoples. We are all treaty people with a responsibility to honour all of our relations.