After School Support - LTO

Job Overview

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is seeking a Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) employee to support play‑based programming for students in junior kindergarten through grade 6 in the extended day program. The role will work alongside a Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) in a long‑term, occasional capacity.

• Follow guidance of the DECE and support day‑classroom operations.
• Support positive, responsive interactions among children, parents, child‑care providers, and staff.
• Encourage children to interact, communicate, and self‑regulate.
• Support exploration, play, inquiry, and child‑initiated and adult‑supported experiences.
• Support inclusive learning environments for all children, including those with individualized plans.
• Support indoor/outdoor play, active play, quiet time, and consider individual needs of children receiving child care.
• Foster ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
• Follow licensing requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Promote an anti‑oppressive, anti‑racist, inclusive culture where all children feel seen, heard, respected, and supported.
• Support health, safety, nutrition and well‑being of children.
• Supervise children and ensure they are healthy and safe by following Public Health, First Aid and Emergency procedures.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Prior experience supervising and supporting children in a positive, safe manner.

• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED or willingness to obtain as condition of employment.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) current within 5 years if current employee; current within 6 months for new employees.
• Must complete Licensed child‑care staff record requirements, including Public Health health assessment.

WRDSB is committed to equity in employment and actively encourages applications from members of groups with historical barriers to equity, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples; those experiencing discrimination; persons with disabilities; and individuals of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, or gender expressions. The Board will make appropriate accommodations based on protected grounds to support candidate participation.