UNCERTIFIED TEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS

Thames Valley District School Board; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London, Ontario is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with special needs in various classroom settings. The role requires a commitment to diversity and the ability to perform essential physical duties. Candidates must be enrolled in relevant diploma programs or hold equivalent degrees. A competitive hourly rate of $24.99 plus vacation pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant diploma program or equivalent degree.
• BMS training certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special needs in classroom settings.
• Perform essential physical duties including toileting and lifting.

Skills

Commitment to diversity

Physical support skills

Education

Development Services Worker diploma

Child and Youth Worker diploma

Educational Assistant diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Educational Assistants provide support to students with a variety of special needs including physical, developmental and behavioural. Educational Assistants work with children with special needs in a classroom setting, either in an integrated mainstream classroom or in a contained classroom.

Candidates must also be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position to support our children with special needs, which may include toileting, lifting, transferring,and personal care. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and / or work environment.

Position Qualifications :

• Must be currently enrolled in one of the following diploma programs : Development Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant, Educational Support, orEarly Childhood Education OR equivalent college or university degree in a Child Related field (Social Service Work,Sociology,Psychology, Disability Studies, Child and Youth Studies), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Offers of employment will be made conditional upon successful completion of educational requirements.
• Having a current BMS (Behavior Management Systems) training certificate would be considered an asset.

You must attach proof of academic qualifications (proof of enrollment)in order to be considered.

Rate of Pay : $24.99 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons and medical screening test.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and / or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada.

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Educational Assistant • London, Ontario, CA