Christian Heritage School

Chamber Group; Brandon; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Heritage School in Canada is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students and assist with classroom activities while upholding the school's faith-based values and safety standards.

The role focuses on helping students with learning activities, including those with special needs, and maintaining a positive learning environment in line with CHS policies.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
• Current (within the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Check.
• Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate ability to respond to student needs and learning adaptations in flexible and respectful ways.

Responsibilities

• Support students individually or in small groups with learning activities.
• Helping students with special educational needs including learning disabilities, autism, behavioural challenges, or physical disabilities.
• Monitor and encourage positive student behavior using established classroom strategies.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips, and transitions.
• Observe and document student behaviour for the teacher.
• Ensure student safety by following school policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines.
• Encourage student independence, self-confidence, and problem solving skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Job description

Christian Heritage School is a K-9 independent Christian school committed to academic excellence and spiritual formation. We provide a Christ-centered education that nurtures students academically, socially, and spiritually, preparing them to be thoughtful, faithful contributors to society.

Position Summary

The Educational Assistant provides crucial support for the school’s operations and mission. The Educational Assistant helps maintain a positive and organized classroom environment.

Principles of Faith

• Believe that the Bible is God’s inerrant word; it is the standard for faith and daily living
• Be deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with God; spend personal daily time in prayer and devotions.
• Be a member in good standing of a local church, which has a statement of faith in agreement with the statement of faith of CHS.
• Adhere to the CHS statement of faith
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s Biblical standards outlined in the staff handbook.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
• Current (within the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Check
• Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Demonstrate ability to respond to student needs and learning adaptations in flexible and respectful ways

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and/or certification in First Aid, CPR

Key Responsibilities

• Support students individually or in small groups with learning activities
• Helping students with special educational needs including learning disabilities, autism, behavioural challenges, or physical disabilities
• Monitor and encourage positive student behavior using established classroom strategies
• Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips, and transitions
• Observe and document student behaviour for the teacher
• Ensure student safety by following school policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines
• Encourage student independence, self-confidence, and problem solving skills