Get The Best Results When Working With Nursery Support Supply Staff
Follow these procedures to ensure that our teachers adapt to your centre's program with ease!
Initial Booking
Always call 416-284-0491 to reach Nursery Support. Disregard any numbers you may see on your call display during return calls from NSS.
- When booking, we need your centre’s name, a contact name plus day and evening phone numbers. For shift details, please clearly state the shift timing, date and the age group you’ll need help with, and whether you need an RECE or an Assistant.
- Please please be sure to leave instructions so your permanent staff knows the name of the supply staff who will be arriving, what room they will be in and the duration of their shift
Upon Arrival
When the teacher arrives, provide clear programming for the day, including lunch and breaks.
- Briefly tour the facility showing staff room, adult washroom and emergency exits.
- Introduce the supply teacher to your staff.
- Introduce the supply teacher to the children. This gives the supply teacher a greater opportunity to establish themselves as a safe and caring adult.
Health and Safety
Ensure the teacher is aware of any children in the group who may have allergies or special needs.
- Remember, NSS staff do not administer medication, but they are trained in First Aid/CPR Level C.
- Have the children wear their Child Care identification when off the premises, even to a local park.
- Make sure a permanent staff member is present at pick-up time to identify the correct pick-up person for each child. NSS staff do not release children to parents or caregivers.
- A permanent staff member needs to sign our teacher’s time sheet at the end of each day, whether or not the teacher is returning the next day.
- You may get a follow-up call to see if our teacher was a “good fit”. Of course, we welcome your feedback any time.
