After School Support – LTO – 7.5 hrs per week Saginaw

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

Job summary

A regional educational board in Southwestern Ontario is seeking an individual to supervise and support children in a child care setting. The role involves fostering positive interactions, ensuring safety and well-being, and adhering to licensing requirements. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a similar role. Training in First Aid with CPR is required or must be obtained upon hiring.

Qualifications

• 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.
• First Aid with CPR Level C/AED or willingness to obtain this training.

Responsibilities

• Follow the guidance of the DECE operating the extended day classroom.
• Support positive and responsive interactions among the children, parents and staff.
• Encourage children to interact and support their ability to self-regulate.

Skills

Positive interaction support

Child supervision

Communication skills

Safety and health support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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, both child‑initiated and adult‑supported.
• Support indoor and outdoor play, 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 supported.
• Support the 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 the WRDSB; or current within 6 months for new employees.
• Must complete the Licensed child care staff record requirements, including Region of Waterloo Public Health Health Assessment and applications, and provide proof of Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED.
• Criminal Background Check including the Vulnerable Sector must be received in Human Resources prior to commencement of employment.
• Provide Social Insurance Number (SIN), date of birth, and proof of educational qualifications at the time of an offer of employment.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment and actively encourages applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples; people who commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds to support candidate participation in the hiring process.