Play-Based Before/After School Support Aide

Waterloo Region District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is seeking a Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) long-term occasional employee to work with a DECE and support play-based programming for juniors to grade 6. You will supervise children, support positive interactions, self-regulation, and inclusive, healthful routines, while ensuring licensing and safety requirements are met.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior childcare supervision experience; a valid First Aid/CPR and

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and experiences in which each child’s learning and development will be supported and which is inclusive of all children, including children with individualized plans;
• Support indoor and outdoor play, as well as active play, rest and quiet time, into the day, and give consideration to the individual needs of the children receiving child care;
• Foster the engagement of 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 the support and resources they need to flourish;
• Support the health, safety, nutrition and well-being of the children;
• Supervise and support children to ensure that they are healthy and safe by following Public Health, First Aid and Emergency procedures;

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior experience supervising children

Job description

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is seeking a Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) long-term occasional employee to work with a DECE and support play-based programming for juniors to grade 6. You will supervise children, support positive interactions, self-regulation, and inclusive, healthful routines, while ensuring licensing and safety requirements are met.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior childcare supervision experience; a valid First Aid/CPR and