Job Description

Position: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Classification: CO2
Number of positions: 2
Hours of work: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, (with one hour unpaid lunch) Monday to Friday
Location: 1293 Meredith Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 2E6
Branch:West Campus (PK – Grade 7)
Start Date: September 2022


About the position

Reporting to the Principal and/or his delegate, as well as working with teachers or office staff, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting classrooms and teachers
• Helping teachers prep activities and materials which support lesson plans
• Participating in the ravine, outings and field trips
• Supervising, engaging, guiding and providing in-class support to students alone or in groups as required.
• Supervising and helping students during snack, lunch, bathroom, nap and recess time; getting ready before and after recess – clothes, shoes, etc. (Ability to bend, crouch, kneel)
• Helping maintain a tidy, clean, healthy, safe and secure environment; monitoring students re. allergies (food, hand washing, etc.)
• Monitoring student behavior and using positive discipline
• Replacing in the classroom during meetings or as needed
• Using appropriate french language (reinforce the French language) and interactions, modeling positive behavior
• Maintaining a collaborative relationship with all stakeholders
• Assist in childcare as needed
• Ensuring safe pick up and drop-off for the after-school care as needed
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Replacement of office staff and work on administrative tasks as needed

What we offer

TFS is an exceptional place to work, and our offers are generous as well as competitive in the marketplace in terms of:

• A competitive compensation
• An attractive group insurance package and participation in a RRSP plan or OTPP from the first day of employment
• Generous vacation policy and additional paid time off
• A stimulating working environment
• Multiple professional development opportunities
• A rewarding career w you can make a difference

Who we are looking for

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement. The ideal candidate profile is as follows:

• Excellent French skills (oral and written)
• Level B2 in English
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience with children (pre-school, primary and junior levels)
• A clear Health and Vulnerable Sector check
• Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful and diplomatic communication skills with students, parents, and staff
• Strong work ethic and effective time management skills
• Independent and reliable team player, flexible with the ability to work in a demanding environment and to transition easily depending on the situation
• Proven effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Discretion
• Trained as an Earlier Childhood Educator or Teacher would be an asset

TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

TFS has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring vaccination for all eligible members of the community including new employees. New employees will be required to provide their proof of vaccination to the HR department on their first day of employment.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé as soon as possible. Please use the candidate portal.