Education Assistant

Brookes Westshore School Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a motivated Education Assistant to support diverse learners. The candidate will assist with instructional needs, promote student engagement, and contribute to a positive school environment. Responsibilities include tutoring students, developing educational strategies, and providing behavior support.

Benefits

Lunch meal provided on campus

5 days of sick leave after 90 days

On-the-job training and cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting, preferably with middle school students.
• Must complete a Ministry Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
• Experience or training in learning needs and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with learning needs and developing self-advocacy skills.
• Provide behavior support and supervision during school activities.
• Help develop strategies for academic and social goals.

Skills

Understanding of learning needs

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Certified Education Assistant program certificate

Post-secondary courses in child or adolescent development

Standard First Aid and CPR C certification

Job description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds? This may be the opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a motivated, self-directed individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and a team-oriented mindset to join our Academic Team. Brookes uses the International Baccalaureate as its learning platform. We embrace and celebrate a diverse student body from around the world. Our primary focus is the care of our students, whose education and upbringing we hold in the highest regard and with a strong sense of responsibility.

Compensation and Benefits Package:

• 32-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, with eligibility for additional hours depending on the school's needs. (Please note that school breaks are unpaid: winter, spring, and summer.)
• Opportunity to run or participate in After School Activities (ASA).
• 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
• Lunch meal provided on campus as a taxable meal benefit plan.
• Eligibility to enroll in the Extended Health and Dental benefit plan after successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
• On-the-job training and cross-training into other areas of the school.
• Located 20 minutes from downtown Victoria.
• Campus on the main bus route.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist students, including tutoring individual students or small groups, facilitating communication, and preparing or modifying specialized teaching materials as required.
• Help develop strategies to achieve academic, behavioral, and social goals, and monitor and record student progress.
• Support students in developing self-advocacy skills to foster independence.
• Encourage cooperation and influence students to meet social, academic, and behavioral goals.
• Provide behavior support, conflict resolution, anger management, and non-violent behavioral interventions, including crisis and emergency plans.
• Supervise recess, morning, noon hour, and/or after-school activities.
• Provide class coverage when teachers are absent.
• Perform other duties to support the school, such as homeroom coverage or front desk responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of the specific learning needs of students and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of English Language Learners' needs.
• Ability to build rapport with students and work effectively in a team.
• Ability to learn and effectively use new technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, flexibility, and good communication skills with all personnel levels.
• Proactive, patient, trustworthy, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear, effective, and respectful communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Certified Education Assistant program certificate, or post-secondary courses in child or adolescent development, psychology, or behavior management, or relevant experience working with adolescents.
• Experience working in a school setting, preferably with middle school students.
• Must complete and pass a Ministry Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
• Experience or training in learning needs and conflict resolution.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Standard First Aid and CPR C certification.
• Class 4 driver's license is an asset.

How to Apply:

Please submit your interest along with a cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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