Job description

“Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” – Confucius

Are you looking to join a team where you can apply your skills and give back, making a difference in your community? Well look no further!

Join the Glengarry Inter-Agency Group team and impact those around you by helping to improve the lives of individuals at every stage in their lives. GIAG Programs help everyone from toddlers to seniors. Our vision is to be a trusted and well-known community resource, offering exceptional specialized support to people at every stage of life. Our Mission is to engage our community in work, play and the realization of personal potential.

Book an appointment with one of our employees to see what it’s like to work for such a wonderful non-profit community organization.

The Glengarry Inter-Agency Group (GIAG) is looking for an energetic and dynamic individual to fill an Enhanced Support Educator position in the before and after school – TLC Program (The Learning Centre) at Winchester Public School for a 15-week contract.

The purpose of the enhance support educator is to provide temporary additional support within the program. The role of the enhance support educator is to assist the educators in all aspects of the program to support the inclusion of all children in the program. The enhance support educator is not a part of the ratio. Enhance support educator is not for one-on-one support for a child.

Ideally the enhanced support staff should be an RECE. However, if we are unable to hire an RECE in this capacity, we may hire someone with related education or at minimum, someone who has previous experience working in childcare or early years programs.

Shifts: Split shifts Monday to Friday

Start Date: October 16, 2023

End Date: January 8, 2023 (extension may be offered depending on the need of the program)

Terms:

• October 16, 2023 to November 10, 2023, 3.5hrs/day (5 days a week)
• November 13, 2023 to December 8, 2023, 3hrs/day (5 days a week)
• December 11, 2023 to January 8, 2023, 2.5hrs/day (5 days a week)

Must Haves

• Valid CPR & First Aid, level C
• Health assessment
• Up to date Immunizations
• Current/Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

What you will be doing

• Will be in contact with other TLC staff, parents, children, caregivers and community partners
• Supervise children in program, ensuring that a stimulating program is planned and implemented and that the program is designed to promote belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression by using the ‘’How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years’’
• May supervise High school Co-op placements, summer students, or volunteers
• May assist Site Supervisor in answering phone calls, and emails from parents/ caregivers, community partners, and the public

What you bring to the team

• Experience working with young children in a group environment
• Knowledge of community resources
• Fluent in English (oral & written)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Quick problem solving and decision-making skills

Site: Winchester Public School (TLC Before & After School Program)

Age Group: Kinder Age

Wages: $20 – $24/hr (position not eligible for PCCWE, Wage Enhancement)

Contract funded by the City of Cornwall – Inclusion Services.

The personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act.

Upon request, this job posting will be offered in both official languages.

GIAG is committed to diversity and inclusion and the equitable participation of all Canadians. Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

We thank all applicants for their interest in GIAG. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 15 weeks

Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.5 – 17.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Licensed Childcare: 2 years (preferred)