After School Support – LTO – 7.5 hrs per week Blair Road

Waterloo Region District School Board; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school board is seeking Before and After School Support employees to work alongside Designated Early Childhood Educators in Waterloo. Responsibilities include fostering positive interactions, supporting children's exploration in a safe environment, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates need a high school diploma, child supervision experience, and a valid First Aid certification. The role promotes equity and encourages diverse applicants.

Benefits

Equity in employment practices

Support for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive manner.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED or willingness to obtain.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check current within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidance of the DECE and support extended day programming.
• Encourage positive interactions among children and parents.
• Support children’s exploration and play.

Skills

Positive interactions

Child supervision experience

Communication skills

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 to promote success in learning and life. The Board is 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 in WRDSB’s Before and After school program.

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 receiving child care.
• Foster ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
• Follow licensing requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act and 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.
• Prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive and safe manner.
• Condition of Employment for Extended Day B.A.S.S. Ratio Employees: Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED OR willing to obtain this training as a condition of employment.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) current within 5 years if currently employed with WRDSB; current within 6 months for new employees.
• Must complete the Licensed child care staff record requirements, including Region of Waterloo Public Health documentation and 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: 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 the commencement of employment. The Board does not assume any costs associated with the Criminal Reference Check. Social Insurance Number (SIN), date of birth, and proof of educational qualifications will be required at the time of an offer of employment.

The Board is committed to equity in employment and to fair and equitable hiring practices that reflect the diversity of the community. We actively encourage applications from groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. We will make reasonable accommodations to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

Additional Information

Interviews will be conducted via Interviewstream, a one-way video interview platform. If invited for an interview, you will receive an invitation by [e-mail]. You may access interview best practices and guidance via the Candidate Experience Guide or a practice interview. A link to complete the interview will expire at a set date and time. Technical support is available through the platform.

Please note: Applicants should apply through the Apply to Education website; no application packages should be sent to the Board office. The WRDSB is committed to equity in employment and to welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. Documentation related to equity questions is collected through Apply to Education and is used to monitor progress toward equity goals. Questions can be directed to [e-mail].

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