S-26-066 | Educator in a school setting

Workland; Knowlton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowlton Academy in Knowlton, Quebec seeks an Educator in a school setting to support preschool and elementary students. Responsibilities include organizing activities, assisting in classrooms, and ensuring health and safety with guidance from teachers and parents.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in French and English, hold a relevant diploma or equivalent, and have at least one year of experience. First aid certification is required, and the position offers a regular 34-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of relevant experience in daycare or education.
• Bilingual in French and English (written and spoken).
• First aid certification obtained within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with dressing, meals, hygiene and safety.
• Support learning activities and help develop independence in preschool and elementary students.
• Supervise students during arrivals, dismissals, and transitions; enforce safety rules.
• Prepare and display educational materials and assist with classroom organization and admin tasks.
• Collaborate with teachers, attend parent meetings as requested, and participate in planning with the principal and school team.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

First Aid Certification

Education

HS Diploma + Daycare Attestation

Equivalent Diploma Recognized

Job description

Details of the Position

Job title: Educator in a school setting

School / Centre / Department: Knowlton Academy

Location: Knowlton, Quebec

Workload: 34 hours per week Monday to Friday 7:55am to 1:20 pm & 2:50pm to 4:15pm

Status: Regular

Effective date: October 19, 2026

Salary: $25.83- $29.80per hour

Split shift premium: $6.88 per day

Supervisor: School principal

Nature of the work: Organizing, preparing and conducting a series of activities, in keeping with the educational project, fostering the overall development of students in preschool and elementary school in his or her care, while ensuring their health and safety. This employee can be called upon to provide support in the classroom.

Description of Tasks

Tasks in the Daycare

Student assistance, support and safety

• Assists students in dressing and undressing.
• Assists students in preparing and eating their meals and snacks, while ensuring that the rules promoting hygiene and well-being are observed.
• Ensures the supervision and safety of students in compliance with the rules of conduct, safety measures and recommendations of parents
• Administers first aid and, if necessary, administers medications according to medical requirements and the school’s policy and the parents’ instructions.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the premises and upkeep of material and equipment.

Activities and communication

• Plans, conducts and participates in activities in keeping with the education program.
• Records student attendance.
• Informs parents and all those concerned about a student’s behaviour
• Takes part in meetings organized by the day care service technician as regards the organization and operation of the day care service
• She may be called upon to introduce new school-based educators to the job.
• Performs any other related duty.

Tasks in the Classroom

Student assistance and support

• Help students settle into the classroom and prepare for learning activities
• Assist in developing students' independence (dressing, managing materials, etc.)
• Provide support for student learning, under the teacher's guidance

Student supervision and safety

• Accompany and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and transitions
• Ensure student safety and enforce rules of conduct
• Provide first aid when needed

Classroom organization and administrative support

• Assist in classroom upkeep and material organization
• Prepare and display educational materials
• Help with administrative tasks, such as photocopying or event coordination

Collaboration and communication

• Work alongside the teacher
• Attend parent meetings upon request
• Support the planning of activities in collaboration with the principal and school team

Desired profile

Schooling

Meet one of the following 2 profiles:

1. Hold a Secondary School Diploma and an Attestation of Vocational Studies in Daycare Services or
2. Hold a diploma and attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority

Experience

Have one (1) year of pertinent experience

Other Requirements

1. Fluent in French and English (written and oral)
2. Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of either:
   1. 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.