Before School Support – LTO – 7.5 hrs per week Riverside

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

Job summary

A regional school board in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Before and After School Support employee. This part-time position involves working with a Designated Early Childhood Educator to provide supervision and support for play-based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, valid First Aid certification, and experience working with children to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising children in a safe manner.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Responsibilities

• Support play-based programming for students.
• Encourage positive interactions among children and staff.
• Foster engagement and communication with parents.

Skills

Supervision of children

First Aid and CPR

Communication skills

Child care support

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Before School Support – LTO – 7.5 hrs per week, Riverside

Overview

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools. We are looking for a Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) employee to work with a Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) to support play‑based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6 who are registered in the WRDSB Before and After School program. The successful candidate will provide general student supervision and support a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow the guidance of the DECE operating the extended‑day classroom.
• Support positive and responsive interactions among children, parents, child‑care providers, and staff.
• Encourage children to interact and communicate positively and support their ability to self‑regulate.
• Support the children’s exploration, play, and inquiry; both child‑initiated and adult‑supported experiences.
• Support positive learning environments inclusive of all children, including those with individualized plans.
• Support indoor and outdoor play, active play, rest, and quiet time throughout the day, considering each child’s needs.
• Foster engagement and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
• Follow licensing requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Promote 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 and Experience

• Hold a minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive and safe manner.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED (or willingness to obtain this training as a condition of employment).
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) within 5 years if currently employed with the WRDSB, or within 6 months for new employees.
• Completed Licensed Child Care Staff record requirements, including Region of Waterloo Public Health Health Assessment and applications.
• Proof of Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED must be included in the portfolio.
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check (Vulnerable Sector) before commencement of employment; legal costs are not reimbursed.
• Provide Social Insurance Number (SIN), date of birth, and proof of educational qualifications at the time of an offer.

Employment Conditions

• Start date: Immediately upon receipt of satisfactory background checks.
• Hours: 7.5 hrs per week (partial‑time, long‑term opportunity).
• Location: Riverside (specific commuting instructions not provided here).
• Require compliance with WRDSB’s health and safety policies, including Public Health, First Aid, and emergency procedures.

Additional Information

The WRDSB is committed to hiring people who believe in our vision and mission statement and will assist us in implementing our six key strategic directions: Centering Students, Support for Student and Staff Well‑Being, Equitable Opportunities and Outcomes, Strengthening Connections through Family and Community Engagement, Increasing Student Learning through Engagement, and Collaboration and Compassion for Transformation.

Equity Statement

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including Indigenous peoples, racial groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with varied sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We will provide appropriate accommodation to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through the Apply to Education website. Candidates will not be contacted directly by schools or the Board. A one‑way video interview will be conducted through Interviewstream; the link will expire at a set date and time. Failure to complete the interview within the allotted time will result in disqualification from the process.

Contact and Resources

For questions about the application or the interview process, please contact [e-mail]. The Board’s website contains policies and additional information about the Title II of the Student Resource Act, the Children’s Plan, and the child‑care licensing process.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather today is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Chonnonton People. We also acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge, laws and philosophies of the Indigenous Peoples with whom we share this land today.