About this role
*Company description*
Kidsbridge Association
An inclusive innovative program for ages 3-5 (Pre-K and Kindergarten)
*Job description*
Specific Skills
* Works on-call to cover staff absence and/or works to provide extra classroom support. * Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting * Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher * Assist students with special needs * Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher * Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasium and other areas * Supports students with emotional and sensory regulation * Monitor students during recess and lunch hour * Assist teacher in the operation of classroom equipment * Helping children with toileting and personal care routines
Personal Suitability
* Effective interpersonal skills * Flexibility * Team player * Excellent written communication * Dependability * Reliability
Security and Safety
* Child welfare check * Criminal record check * First Aid course
Note: This position would be a great opportunity for someone considering a career in education, psychology or health sciences (i.e. speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, or physiotherapy)
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits: * Extended health care
Education: * Secondary School (required)
Experience: * classroom or childcare: 1 year (required) * supporting children with developmental challenges: 1 year (preferred)
Language: * English (required)
Work Location: In person