24-145 Before and after School Care Assistant

24-145 September 19, 2024

Competition Number Date of Distribution

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a cover letter and resume by 12 : 00 p.

m., Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Effective : October 1, 2024

Description : Before and after School Care Assistant

Location : Sardis Elementary School

Hourly Rate : $28.15

Shift (subject to change) : 3 : 40 p.m. - 5 : 40 p.m.

Hours per Day / Week : 2 hour per day / 10 hrs per week

Months per Year : 10

Deadline Date : Thursday, September 26, 2024

This position occurs before and after school. If the successful applicant is already a permanent employee with SD33 they will not work more than eight (8) hours per day / 40 hours per week, in a combined number of positions unless overtime is pre-authorized by the employee's immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Nicole Driscoll, District Principal of Early Learning.

Please Note : Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future at www.makeafuture.ca and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification.

Before and After School Care Assistant

Division : 5

Job Band : 6

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the District Principal and Program Manager, the Before & After School Care Assistant will provide general supervision to children in the classroom and on the school property as described under BC’s Licensed childcare program for School Age Care of School Grounds.

The Before & After School Care Assistant will be developing relationships, providing encouragement, and focusing on student’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Collaborates with the District Principal, School Principal, Program Manager and other school staff to create a seamless transition for students moving between the childcare program and the school day

Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families and children

Supports the transition of information between children, families, and classroom colleagues

Helps to plan and deliver a quality licensed school-age group childcare program for elementary students

Endeavours to provide a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children

Attends meetings / workshops as requested by Administration Officers

Helps to maintain statistics for childcare reports, if requested

Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard

Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and ability of this position

Administers First Aid when required

Equipment Used :

Computer, photocopier, audio and video equipment, telephone, calculator and other office and classroom related equipment.

Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills :

High School Diploma

Responsible Adult / RA*

Experience within an Elementary School or Childcare setting

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

Cleared criminal record check

Proficiency with basic digital literacy, internet safety and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information is required

Experience implementing educational learning programs

Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Please note that a "Responsible Adult / RA", in the childcare licensing regulation (the law) says :

To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must (a) be at least 19 years of age, (b) be able to provide care and mature guidance to children, (c) have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours’ duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition, and (d) have relevant work experience.