S-26-071 | Educator in a school setting [Replacement]

Eastern Townships School Board; Sutton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Townships School Board seeks an Educator in a school setting at Sutton Elementary School in Sutton, QC. The role involves daycare and classroom support, supervision, and activity planning for preschool to elementary students.

The position is temporary with a 29-hour per week workload, Monday to Friday 8:00 am–2:30 pm, and requires fluent French and English. The incumbent will assist with daily activities, maintain student safety, and collaborate with the principal and teaching team to

Qualifications

• Meets either the Secondary School Diploma & Attestation of Vocational Studies in Daycare Services or an equivalent credential.
• One year of pertinent experience.
• Fluent in French and English (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Assist students in dressing and undressing and in preparing meals and snacks.
• Supervise and ensure safety in daycare and classroom settings; administer first aid and medications as needed.
• Plan, conduct and participate in activities aligned with the education program.
• Record attendance and inform parents about student behaviour; participate in meetings with the daycare service technician.
• Support classroom organization, materials preparation and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the teacher and school team to plan activities and support students.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Secondary School Diploma & Attestation of Vocational Studies in Daycare Services

Equivalent diploma recognized by competent authority

Job description

Details of the position

Job title: Educator in a school setting

School: Sutton Elementary School

Location : Sutton, Quebec

Workload : 29hours per week

Distribution of hours:

Support to K4 and K5: 19 hours

Classroom support & Supervision: 10 hours

Monday to Friday : 8:00 am to 2:30 pm

Status : Temporary

Effective date : As soon as possible

Effective date : Undetermined end date

Salary : $25.86- $29.83per hour

Supervisor : School principal

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:
   • standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration
   • a refresher course of a minimum six(6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph 1.

Selection process

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Selected candidates will be required to:

• Authorize verification of their professional references
• Provide the required attestations of employment to validate the reported experience. Each letter must include: position held, start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked per week (or total for the employment), name, address and signature of the employer.
• Undergo criminal record checks and verification of behaviours that could reasonably compromise the safety and well-being of students (Bill 47)

Additional information

1. Diplomas obtained outside Québec must be accompanied by a comparative evaluation issued by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI). Reviews from other organizations (e.g., WES) are not accepted.
2. ETSB staff are subject to the Education Act and the Act respecting the laicity of the State. These laws provide, among other things, for all ETSB personnel to perform their duties with their faces uncovered. They also provide for the prohibition of the wearing of religious symbols, in particular for any member of staff who is on the premises of a school or centre or who is in the presence of a student.