Assistant Educator / ASF - Casual Supply
- Georgina, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Casual Supply status (variable hours): Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 5 assigned shifts every month.
- Applies current legislative expectations to support a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements and in accordance with Upper Canada Child Care’s program statement.
- Supports a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements and in accordance with Upper Canada Child Care’s program statement.
- Assists with program charts, daily logs, reports and administration tasks as required.
- Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
- Engages with the children and provides a positive learning experience. Provides a range of care including assisting with meals/snacks, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc.
- Fosters the engagement of and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
- Completes program charts, daily logs, reports, and other administration tasks as required.
- Uses Storypark for pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
- Effectively collaborates and communicates with other team members, school personnel, and outside agencies to help support the needs of all children.
- Provides guidance to students and volunteers as needed.
- Works to support and maintain an inclusive environment.
- Accepts direction from other staff members in order to best support the program.
- May be required to interact with children on a 1:1 basis and/or supervise a group of children.
- Provides information to parents when requested and encourages family engagement.
- Observes pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
- Contributes to the design of Individual Support Plans and supports the implementation with full effort in collaboration with the Inclusion Support team.
- May attend meetings with internal and/or external agencies and individuals as part of the Individual Support Plan.
- Performs general housekeeping and classroom duties for children aged 0-12 years (e.g. meal/snack preparation, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc).
- A recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
- At least 18 years of age or older due to licensing requirements.
- Health assessment and up-to-date record of immunization as outlined by legislation.
- Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid (training provided upon selection if required).
- Basic understanding of special needs and knowledge of the developmental needs of children and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
- Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, caregivers and other professionals.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Uses initiative; applies sound reason in solving problems and resolves conflict in an effective, professional manner.
- Have the physical and emotional stamina to effectively supervise children in a variety of settings including outdoor public spaces.
- Ability to use computer systems and programs; including Dayforce, and Storypark.
- Moderate level of physical effort is regularly required; including but not limited to kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, and carrying.