After School Support & Play-Based Learning

Waterloo Region District School Board; New Hamburg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is hiring Before and After School Support staff to work with the Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) in WRDSB’s Before and After School program, providing general supervision for students from junior kindergarten through grade 6. The successful candidate will supervise, support play, ensure safety and health, and communicate with parents.

A minimum high school diploma and a satisfactory PVSC are required; the role is on-site and part-time as a

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience supervising children in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow the guidance of the DECE operating the extended day classroom.
• Support positive 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;

Skills

Play-based programming

Student supervision

Parent communication

Inclusive environment

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is hiring Before and After School Support staff to work with the Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) in WRDSB’s Before and After School program, providing general supervision for students from junior kindergarten through grade 6. The successful candidate will supervise, support play, ensure safety and health, and communicate with parents.

A minimum high school diploma and a satisfactory PVSC are required; the role is on-site and part-time as a