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 at .

The Waterloo Region District School Board has a current vacancy for Before and After School Support (B.A.S.S.) Long-term occassional employees. The Board encourages all qualified applicants interested in this opportunity to apply.

B.A.S.S. employees will work alongside a Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) to support play-based programming for students in junior kindergarten to grade 6 who are registered in WRDSB’s Before and After school program to provide general student supervision.

The Successful Candidate Will

- 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;

Mandatory Educational And Experience Requirements

- 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

Condition of Employment for Extended Day B.A.S.S. Ratio Employees

- Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED OR ready, able and willing to obtain this training as a condition of employment.
- Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) that is current within 5 years if currently employed with the WRDSB. Satisfactory PVSC that is current within 6 months for current employees.
- Must complete the Licensed child care staff record requirements,



including Region of Waterloo Public Health, Health Assessment

Notes

The Successful Candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check including the Vulnerable Sector, which must be received in Human Resources prior to the commencement of employment. Please note, the Board does not assume any costs associated with the Criminal Reference Check.

Social Insurance Number (SIN), date of birth, and proof of educational qualifications will be required at the time of an offer of employment.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to hiring people who believe in our vision and mission statement and will assist us in implementing our six key strategic directions.

Our Vision

Celebrating the gifts of each and every student by creating limitless opportunities for

them to flourish, grow and become their best selves.

Our Mission

Creating learning environments where all students excel as they become skilled, caring, and compassionate global citizens.

Strategic Directions

- Centering students
- Support for student and staff well-being
- Equitable opportunities and outcomes
- Strengthen connections through family and community engagement
- Increase student learning through engagement
- Collaboration and compassion for transformation

Under the for staff screening and police record checks; Employees [DECEs, EAs, CYWs] working in licensed child care programs are required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check issued by a Police Service on or before every fifth anniversary after the date of the most recent vulnerable sector check. In addition, employees are required to complete an annual offenc

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