ÉDUCATRICE OU ÉDUCATEUR (K5)

Lester B. Pearson School Board; Montreal; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Fox Elementary School seeks a capable Kindergarten Assistant to support classroom activities, transitions, meals, and supervision. You will work under teachers to foster a nurturing environment and contribute to individual plans for students with needs.

Fluency in French and English, strong organizational skills, and experience with young children are essential. The role involves collaboration with families and school staff in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Secondary School Diploma and an Attestation of College Studies in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, with four years of pertinent experience.
• Or hold a Secondary School Diploma and an Attestation of Vocational Studies in Day Care Services or equivalent, with five years of pertinent experience.
• Certification within three years: standard first aid (8 hours) and a 6-hour refresher course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize and participate in activities for kindergarten students according to the school schedule and educational project.
• Assist with transitions, toileting, meals and snack hygiene.
• Help supervise and protect children, maintaining nurturing communication with families.
• Assist in creating games and crafts adapted to children's needs and participate in IEP discussions when needed.
• Support administrative tasks as required.

Skills

French language

English language

Multitasking

Prioritization

Child supervision

Family communication

Education

Secondary School Diploma + Attestation of College Studies in Early Childhood Education

Secondary School Diploma + Attestation of Vocational Studies in Day Care Services

Job description

Terry Fox Elementary School

Principal: Lori Mckergow

Cyclical Layoff During the Summer Period

The placement for each school year is determined in June/July. There is no guarantee that you will return to your assigned school the following year. Placements are granted via seniority.

Qualifications:

Hold a Secondary School Diploma and an Attestation of College Studies in Early Childhood Education or a diploma and an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority and have four (4) years of pertinent experience.

or

Hold a Secondary School Diploma and an Attestation of Vocational Studies in Day Care Services or a diploma and an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority and have five (5) years of pertinent experience.

AND

Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of:

1. a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8) -hour duration.

2. a refresher course of a minimum six (6) - hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph 1.

Other Requirements:

• Fluent in French & English

• Ability to multitask and capacity to prioritize successfully and rapidly

• Must also have experience working and supervising children in this age group.

• Reliable, autonomous, organized and demonstrates sound judgment.

• Skillful with children, needs to maintain nurturing communications with the families of the community.

• May be required to use a computer and the necessary software to perform duties (can research, among other things, on the Internet to find activities and games that suit their group and the various events of the year).

• Knowledge of social emotional learning (SEL)

• Experience working with students with special needs

• Knowledge of trauma informed practices

• Experience working with students with high behavioral demands

Daily Tasks/Dossiers:

Specific to the hours in the kindergarten classroom:

• The employee in this class of employment prepares, organizes, and participates in activities such as sporting, cultural, relaxing, and fun activities, both indoor and outdoor, according to the established schedule and in accordance with the intervention methods in order to pursue the overall development of children, taking into account their interests, needs, and the educational project of the school.

• Helps children during transition time (clothing) as well as toileting.

• Assists the teacher in helping children during daily activities.

• Helps children to prepare and take their meals and snacks by ensuring that the rules of hygiene and decency are respected.

• While building a caring relationship with children, assists the teacher in ensuring the supervision and safety of children in accordance with the rules of conduct, safety measures and recommendations from parents.

• Assists the teacher in creating games and crafts adapted to the children’s needs.

• May be called upon to participate in meetings aimed at developing an individual educational plan (IEP) in order to share observations and make pertinent suggestions concerning the child with special needs and applies the measures retained within the limits of his/her function.

• Can assist the teacher in performing certain administrative tasks.

Specific to pedagogical days:

• While building a caring relationship with children, ensures the supervision and safety of children in accordance with the rules of conduct, safety measures and recommendations of teacher and parents.

• Organize thematic activities and outings for children in order to pursue the overall development of children taking into account their interests, needs and the educational project of the school.

• If need be, may be asked to perform any other related duties.