Supply Childcare Worker

Supply Childcare Worker

St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centre

​Applications for a Supply Childcare Worker are being accepted by St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres.

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.

The WCDSB also operates numerous Adult Learning and Continuing Education programs through St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.

General Description of the Programs:

• Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) -childminding support service
• Spots for Tots -Licensed Childcare

You will report to the Program Managers of the CNC/LINC/ESL program

General Description of Duties:

• Delivery of a Child Centered Program
• Working with infant and toddler age groups
• Meaningful and purposeful engagement with children
• Preparing nutritious snacks
• Communicating regularly with staff and supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) or minimum one year experience working in a childcare setting
• Experience working with infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 2 years of age
• Standard CPR/First Aid
• Committed to providing quality inclusive childcare programming
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; and must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting)
• Required up-to-date vaccinations for Childcare Providers:

Desirable Assets:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) or experience working in a childcare setting
• Good Standing with the College of ECE’s
• Excellent Communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to speak and understand a Second language

Location: Main campus – 80 Young Street, Kitchener

St. Francis campus - 154 Gatewood Road, Kitchener

Program Hours: Monday – Thurs 8:45am - 11:45am & 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Fri 10:00am - 11:45am & 12:30pm - 2:00pm

45 minute unpaid lunch

Schedule: On call as needed

Rate of Pay: RECE $29.04 (plus vacation)

Uncertified $28.65 (plus vacation)

Please note: We hire from the supply list for temporary and permanent assignments

Please be aware that applicants to St Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education are not required to be Catholic.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:

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:

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities are encourages applications from qualified members of these groups.

Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included.

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. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

To request this file in large print, please email [email protected]. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate 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.

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