Before School Support - LTO - 7.5 hrs per week

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

Job summary

A local educational board in Ontario is seeking Before and After School Support employees. This role requires supervising children and fostering positive interactions. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and have prior experience in child supervision. Valid first aid training or willingness to obtain it is also mandatory.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience in supervising and supporting children in a safe manner.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support children's exploration and learning.
• Foster communication with parents about the program.
• Supervise and ensure health and safety of children.

Skills

Supervising children

Positive interactions

Self-regulation support

Communication with parents

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. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s website.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is currently seeking applications for Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) employees. The Board encourages all qualified applicants interested in this opportunity to apply.

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 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

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

Application Notes

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. 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.

Notes

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to hiring people who believe in our vision and mission statement and will assist us in implementing our six key strategic directions. Interviews for this posting will be conducted via Interviewstream, a one-way video interview platform. If invited for an interview, follow the instructions in the invitation email and use the platform to complete the interview before the expiry date.

Interviews

The Interviewstream platform features include:

• You may complete your interview on a PC, Mac or the mobile apps for iOS and Android devices
• Read and listen to the question with a one minute preparation window
• Video recordings begin automatically after one minute or you can begin sooner by clicking record
• Responses can be up to five minutes in length for each question
• Monitor your response time with the built-in timer
• The recording will stop automatically after five minutes
• Technical support available from Interviewstream

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The University Human Resources will respond only to inquiries from applicants selected for an interview.

Under staff screening and police record checks, employees in licensed child care programs are required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check. Additional requirements include annual declarations and other program-specific records as applicable. A valid first aid and CPR certificate or equivalent training must be maintained. Employees may be required to work on PD days and school breaks when the program operates.

Note: Applications must be submitted through Apply to Education; do not contact schools directly. WRDSB is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from diverse groups. The Board supports equity and inclusion in the hiring process.

Applicant Self-Identification is collected to monitor progress toward equity goals and diversity in recruitment. You may choose not to answer any Self-Identification questions without affecting your application. For questions, contact [e-mail].