Job Description – Supply Educator/Assistant

Supply staff play an important role in helping full time staff achieve their program goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holder of a valid standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate.
• Up to date Immunization
• Current tb test
• Doctor note saying fit to work.
• Clean Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Over 18 years of age
• Be able to follow a time schedule promptly
• Carry out new assignments with minimal direction and show initiative
• Flexible personality
• Ability to maintain control in frustrating situations.
• Ability to work co-operatively with others
• Ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, staff, and Supervisor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information
• Ability to carry/lift children and carry/lift/move moderately heavy items.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and work at the height of the children
• Willingness to work in conditions involving exposure to: bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels and occasional inclement weather.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Role for supply staff includes, but is not limited to:

• Interact with children to provide support and care
• Support classroom staff
• Participate in play activities
• Remain alert to children’s needs to reinforce positive behaviour and to develop quality interaction between children
• Assist children in routine procedures such as eating, dressing, toileting, etc.
• Assist in changing and feeding of toddlers
• Assist with the upkeep of playroom equipment, toys, laundry, tidying, etc.
• Assist in the set-up of creative and outdoor play materials
• Participate in cleaning and sanitizing of play spaces and materials
• Assist in supervision of the playground
• Participate in fire drills and emergency drills
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as well as professional development workshops and conferences
• Be available for unexpected shift changes