Before School Support - LTO

About Waterloo Region District School Board

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, as well as alternative and continuing education sites. WRDSB is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well‑being of all students through partnering with staff, parents, families, caregivers and communities to promote success in learning and life. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s website.

Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) – Long‑term occasional employees

• Follow the guidance of the Designated Early Childhood Educator (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 positively and support their ability to self‑regulate.
• Support the children’s exploration, play and inquiry.
• Provide child‑initiated and adult‑supported experiences.
• Create positive learning environments inclusive of all children, including those with individualized plans.
• Support indoor and outdoor play, active play, rest and quiet time, and consider the individual needs of the children receiving child care.
• Foster engagement and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
• Follow licensing requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Create 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 they are healthy and safe by following Public Health, First Aid and emergency procedures.

• 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.

• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED, or willingness to obtain this training as a condition of employment.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) current within 5 years for current WRDSB employees, or current within 6 months for new employees.
• Completion of the Licensed child care staff record requirements, including Region of Waterloo Public Health health assessment.

Include applications and supporting documentation stating qualifications and experience, and proof of Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED in your portfolio.

Applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check (including the Vulnerable Sector) and submit Social Insurance Number (SIN), date of birth, and proof of educational qualifications at the time of an offer of employment.

Interviews for this posting will be conducted via Interview stream, a one‑way video interview platform. Applicants can complete the interview on a PC, Mac, or mobile device. Responses may be up to five minutes per question.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to hiring people who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples; groups experiencing discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion, spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds to support candidate participation in the hiring process.