Early Childhood Assistant(s) - Supply list

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant for daily supply assignments within the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day Programs.

The role supports cognitive, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional development in a faith-based full-day program and requires teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication with children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum: secondary high school diploma and 18 years or older.
• Eligible to work in Canada (citizen or valid permit).
• Satisfactory background check for vulnerable sectors.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C.
• Experience with young children and age-appropriate programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day program.
• Support individual students’ needs, strengths, and development stages.
• Collaborate to carry out activities supporting students with IEPs.
• Plan play-based learning activities, crafts, outdoor play, and celebrations.
• Maintain a healthy learning context and supervise students in washroom routines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Listening and problem solving

Professional communication

Ability to lift/carry

Education

Secondary high school diploma

18+ years of age

Canadian citizen or valid work permit

First Aid & CPR Level C

Tools

Basic computer competency

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant(s) – Supply List

General Description of Duties:

As an Early Childhood Assistant (ECA), you will be available for daily occasional supply assignments. The responsibilities of the position include collaborating with the Early Learning and Extended Day team to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day Programs within a classroom.

The ECA will assist in supporting a faith-based full day Early Learning Kindergarten program and environment to enhance student’s cognitive, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development.

The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills to function effectively as a team member, and the ability to follow instructions. This position reports to the school Administrator.

Minimum Requirements:

• A secondary high school diploma


• 18 years of age or over


• Canadian citizen with Social Insurance Number or valid work permit to be eligible to work in Canada


• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check


• Current certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C


• Experience in working or volunteering with young children


• Experience in delivering age appropriate programs


• Basic computer competency


• Listening and problem-solving skills required when dealing with young children


• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program; and must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting)


• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with children, parents, staff, and the general public


• Proven ability to follow organizational policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner


• Strong organization and time management skills

Preference:

Consideration will be given to those candidates with a diploma or degree in a program such as Early Childhood Education, Recreation and Leisure Services,Psychology, Sociology, or a student currently enrolled in such a program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team to plan and implement the EarlyLearning Kindergarten and Extended Dayprogram through developmentally appropriate curriculum-based activities.


• Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team to support individual students’ identified needs, strengths, interests, and stages of development.


• Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team and Special Education teacher to carry out specialized activities to support learning for students requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP)


• Collaborate with the Extended Day team to plan play-based learning activities. Activities include but are not limited to crafts, celebrations, outdoor play, free play, etc.


• Maintain a healthy, physical, emotional, and social learning context for students.


• Supervise and assist students in washroom routines while maintaining students’ dignity and providing respect, dressing and lunchtime activities.


• Assist and maintain set-up of classroom (e.g. display, organization of materials etc.)


• Complete any duties as assigned by the Administrator or ECE Supervisor

Hours of Work:

• Schedules will vary from school to school and will range from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board