Inclusion Support

Shining Stars Childcare Centre; Stratford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Shining Stars Childcare Centre seeks an Inclusion Support Worker (Part Time) to assist children requiring additional support within the daily childcare program. You will work alongside educators to promote inclusion, independence, and participation while ensuring dignity and respect for each child.

The successful candidate will provide individualized support aligned with each child’s goals and team recommendations, fostering a welcoming classroom community and development in key skills.

Qualifications

• Adaptable in varying child needs.
• Clear verbal communication with children and teams.
• Collaborates with classroom staff to support inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to children based on identified needs and plans.
• Assist children with participating in classroom activities, routines, transitions, outdoor play, meals, and social experiences.
• Support development of communication, social, emotional, behavioural, and self-help skills.
• Encourage independence and minimize unnecessary one-to-one assistance when possible.
• Use positive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Assist with personal care needs including toileting, dressing, feeding, and hygiene.
• Support with sensory regulation, communication, mobility, or emotional regulation when needed.
• Follow strategies and recommendations from qualified professionals and the child’s support team.

Skills

Adaptability

Oral Communication

Working with Others

Job description

Position Summary
The Inclusion Support Worker (Part Time) supports children who require additional assistance to participate safely and meaningfully in the childcare program. The Inclusion Support Worker works alongside classroom educators to promote inclusion, independence, positive relationships, and participation in daily routines and activities.

The successful candidate will provide individualized support while ensuring the child remains an active and valued member of the classroom community. Support will be provided in a manner that promotes dignity, respect, independence, and the child’s developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Child Support
• Provide individualized support to children based on their identified needs, goals, and support plans.
• Assist children with participating in classroom activities, routines, transitions, outdoor play, meals, and social experiences.
• Support children in developing communication, social, emotional, behavioural, and self-help skills.
• Encourage independence and avoid unnecessary one-to-one assistance when the child is able to complete a task independently.
• Use positive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate strategies when supporting children.
• Assist with personal care needs when required, including toileting, dressing, feeding, and hygiene.
• Support children who may require assistance with sensory regulation, communication, mobility, or emotional regulation.
• Follow individualized strategies and recommendations provided by qualified professionals and the child’s support team.

Essential Skills:

• Adaptability
• Oral Communication
• Working with Others

Languages:

• English