After School Support – LTO – 7.5 hrs per week Pioneer Park

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking a candidate for After School Support to provide supervision and aid in play-based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6. The ideal applicant must hold a high school diploma and have experience working with children. This role requires valid first aid certification and a satisfactory police check, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and supporting children in a safe manner.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED or willingness to obtain.
• Current satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Support play-based programming for students in junior kindergarten.
• Follow guidance of the DECE in the extended day classroom.
• Facilitate positive interactions among children and staff.

Skills

Supervision of children

Positive communication

Support for individual needs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

After School Support – LTO – 7.5 hrs per week Pioneer Park

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, including 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. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s website.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 which is inclusive of all children, including children with individualized plans.
• Support indoor and outdoor play, as well as active play, rest and quiet time, into the day, and give consideration to the individual needs of the children receiving child care.
• Foster the engagement of 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 that they are healthy and safe by following Public Health, First Aid and Emergency procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 Employees: Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED OR ready, able and 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. Satisfactory PVSC that is current 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 and Additional Information

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. Please note, 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 Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment and to fair and equitable hiring practices. We actively encourage applications from groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities, and we will make reasonable accommodations to support candidate participation in the hiring process. Information about the Applicant Self-Identification Form and privacy is provided in Apply to Education.

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About WRDSB

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