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 regional educational board in Southwestern Ontario seeks Before and After School Support employees to work with early childhood educators. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with child supervision. Responsibilities include fostering positive interactions among children and ensuring their safety and well-being. The position requires valid First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive manner.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED required or willingness to obtain training.

Responsibilities

• Support the DECE in operating the extended day classroom.
• Encourage positive interactions among children and staff.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Foster an inclusive culture for all children.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Emergency procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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. WRDSB is currently seeking applications for Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) employees to 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow the guidance of the DECE operating the extended day classroom.
• Support positive and responsive interactions among the 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 in which each child’s learning and development will be supported and inclusive of all children, including children with individualized plans.
• Support indoor and outdoor play, active play, rest and quiet time, and consider the individual needs of the children.
• Foster 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 resources they need to flourish.
• Support 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.

Condition of Employment for Extended Day B.A.S.S. ratio

• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED OR willingness 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 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 must be included in your portfolio.

Notes on Background Checks and Training

The Successful Candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check including the Vulnerable Sector, which must be received in Human Resources prior to commencement of employment. The Board does not assume costs associated with the Criminal Reference Check. A Social Insurance Number (SIN), date of birth, and proof of educational qualifications will be required at the time of an offer of employment. All applications will be accessed only through the Apply to Education website.

Equity, Inclusion and Privacy

The WRDSB is committed to equity in employment and fair hiring practices that reflect the diversity of the community. We encourage applications from groups with barriers to equity and will make reasonable accommodations to support candidate participation in the hiring process. The information collected via Apply to Education supports equity goals and is governed by MFIPPA and related privacy laws. If you have questions, you may contact [e-mail].

Interviews

Interviews for this posting will be conducted via Interviewstream, a one-way video interview platform. You will receive an invitation from [e-mail]. If needed, review guidance and practice interviews through the platform. A link to complete the interview will expire at a set date and time. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Details

Employees may be required to work on PD days, Winter break, and March break when the program is operating. Please ensure your application, including a resume and a copy of a current Certificate of Qualification, is submitted through Apply to Education. Do not contact schools directly. All applications are reviewed through the Apply to Education system. The Board reserves the right to hire in alignment with staffing needs.

Territorial Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the land on which we gather today is the traditional territory used by the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Chonnonton Peoples. We respect the enduring presence and deep knowledge of Indigenous peoples in this land and recognize our responsibilities as treaty people.