After School Support – LTO – 5 hrs per week New Dundee

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

Job summary

A public school district in Ontario is hiring Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) employees to work collaboratively with Early Childhood Educators. Responsibilities include supervising children, fostering positive interactions, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and prior experience in childcare. The organization values equity and encourages diverse applicants. Competitive compensation and necessary training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive manner.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Support general student supervision and adhere to guidelines of the DECE.
• Encourage positive interactions among children and parents.
• Create an inclusive culture where all children feel respected.

Skills

Supervising children

Positive communication

Child development knowledge

First Aid and CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Waterloo Region District School Board is seeking Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) employees. B.A.S.S. employees work with a Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) to support play‑based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6 registered in the before and after school program.

Responsibilities

• Follow the guidance of the DECE and support general student supervision.
• Support positive and responsive interactions among children, parents, child‑care providers, and staff.
• Encourage children to interact, communicate positively, and self‑regulate.
• Support children’s exploration, play, inquiry, and development through child‑initiated and adult‑supported experiences.
• Provide indoor and outdoor play, active play, rest, and quiet time, considering individual needs.
• Engage parents and maintain ongoing communication about the program and their children.
• Adhere to licensing requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Create an anti‑oppressive, anti‑racist, inclusive culture where all children feel seen, heard, and respected.
• Support the health, safety, nutrition and well‑being of children.
• Supervise and ensure children are safe, following Public Health, First Aid, and Emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 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 this training).
• Completed Provincial Police Vulnerable Sector Check within 6 months (new hires).
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED certification and up‑to‑date.
• Accurate and complete application documentation (passport, SIN, proof of qualifications).

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidates must provide satisfactory Criminal Background Checks, including the Vulnerable Sector Check, before commencement of employment. A Licensed Child Care Staff record must be maintained.

EEO Statement

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from diverse groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Appropriate accommodations will be provided for candidates with protected characteristics.