ECE Assistant(s) – Supply List

Early Childhood Educator Assistant(s) – Supply List

General Description of Duties:

As an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant, you will be available for daily occasional supply assignments. The responsibilities of the position include collaborating with the Early Learning and Extended Day team to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day Programs within a classroom.

The ECE Assistant will assist in supporting a faith-based full day Early Learning Kindergarten program and environment to enhance student’s cognitive, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development.

The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills to function effectively as a team member, and the ability to follow instructions. This position reports to the school Administrator.

M inimum Requirements:

• A secondary high school diploma
• 18 years of age or over
• Canadian citizen with Social Insurance Number or valid work permit to be eligible to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check
• Experience in working or volunteering with young children
• Experience in delivering age appropriate programs
• Basic computer competency
• Listening and problem-solving skills required when dealing with young children
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program; and must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting)
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with children, parents, staff, and the general public
• Proven ability to follow organizational policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner
• Strong organization and time management skills

  Preference:

• Consideration will be given to those candidates with a diploma or degree in a program such as Early Childhood Education, Recreation and Leisure Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a student currently enrolled in such a program.
• Current certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Responsibilities

• Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day program through developmentally appropriate curriculum-based activities.
• Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team to support individual students’ identified needs, strengths, interests, and stages of development.
• Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team and Special Education teacher to carry out specialized activities to support learning for students requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Collaborate with the Extended Day team to plan play-based learning activities. Activities include but are not limited to crafts, celebrations, outdoor play, free play, etc.
• Maintain a healthy, physical, emotional, and social learning context for students.
• Supervise and assist students in washroom routines while maintaining students’ dignity and providing respect, dressing and lunchtime activities.
• Assist and maintain set-up of classroom (e.g. display, organization of materials etc.)
• Complete any duties as assigned by the Administrator or ECE Supervisor

Hours of Work:

• Schedules will vary from school to school and will range from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check. For further information on Criminal Background Checks, please refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.