Before School Support – LTO – 7.5 hrs per week Riverside

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

Job summary

A regional school board in Canada is seeking Before School Support staff. The role involves supporting play-based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6. Responsibilities include ensuring student health and safety, fostering positive interactions, and collaborating with Early Childhood Educators. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have experience supervising children. This role offers a part-time position with specific schedules during the school year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience supervising and supporting children.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support positive interactions among children and staff.
• Encourage self-regulation and communication among children.
• Ensure health and safety of the children.

Skills

Child supervision

Positive communication

First Aid and CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Before School Support – LTO – 7.5 hrs per week Riverside

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 Waterloo Region District School Board is currently seeking applications for Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) employees. 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.

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 where each child’s learning and development are supported and inclusive of all children, including those with individualized plans.
• Support indoor and outdoor play, active play, rest and quiet time, and consider the individual needs of the children in care.
• Foster engagement 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 resources to flourish.
• 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 & 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 willingness 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, Health Assessment applications and supporting documentation stating qualifications and experience; include proof of Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED in your portfolio.

Application Process & Notes

• The Successful Candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check including the Vulnerable Sector prior to commencement of employment. The Board does not assume costs for the Criminal Reference Check.
• Additional requirements include Social Insurance Number (SIN), date of birth, and proof of educational qualifications at the time of an offer of employment.
• All applications must be submitted through the Apply to Education website; candidates are asked not to contact schools directly.
• WRDSB is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from diverse groups. We will provide appropriate accommodations to support candidate participation in the hiring process.
• Applicant Self-Identification information is collected to monitor equity goals and is governed by MFIPPA; questions can be directed to [e-mail].

Interviews & platform

Interviews for this posting will be conducted via Interviewstream (one-way video). A link will be sent to invited applicants, and a practice interview is available.

Technical details about Interviewstream, including platform features and support, are provided in the invitation. The link to interview will expire on a set date; failure to complete may result in not being considered for the opportunity.

Additional Information

• Employees may be required to work on PD days, Winter break, and March break when the program operates.
• Territorial acknowledgement: We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Chonnonton People and recognize treaty responsibilities.