Education Assistant

Brookes Westshore; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Educational Assistant to support a diverse student body. The role involves tutoring, developing academic strategies, and providing behavioral support. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and strong interpersonal skills, working collaboratively within a dedicated academic team.

Benefits

5 days sick time after 90 days

Lunch meal provided on campus

Eligibility for Extended Health and Dental benefits

On-the-job training available

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents is an asset.
• Standard First Aid and CPR C certification required.
• Must complete and pass a Ministry Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students through tutoring and communication facilitation.
• Supporting academic and behavioral goals development.
• Providing supervision during recess and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication skills

Proactivity

Education

Certified Education Assistant program certificate

Post-secondary courses in child/adolescent development

Job description

Position Posting

Position Title: Educational Assistant

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

We are currently seeking a motivated, self-directed individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborator and team player, to join our Academic Team. Brookes uses the International Baccalaureate as its platform for learning. At Brookes, 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

• September 1, 2025 - June 19, 2026 (orientation August 25th and 26th)
• 32-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, with potential for more hours depending on school needs. (Please note that school breaks are unpaid: winter, spring, and summer)
• Opportunity to run or participate in After School Activities (ASA)
• $28.00 per hour plus 4% vacation entitlement
• 5 days sick time after 90 days of employment
• Lunch meal provided on campus as a taxable benefit
• Eligibility to enroll in Extended Health and Dental benefits after 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 a main bus route

Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting students, including tutoring individual students or small groups, facilitating communication, and preparing or modifying specialized teaching materials as required.
• Helping develop strategies to achieve academic, behavioral, and social goals, and monitoring student progress.
• Supporting students in developing self-advocacy skills to foster independence.
• Encouraging cooperation and influencing students to achieve social, academic, and behavioral goals.
• Providing behavior support, conflict resolution, anger management, non-violent behavioral interventions, and managing behavior/safety/crisis/emergency plans.
• Supervising recess, morning, noon hour, and/or after-school activities.
• Providing class coverage when teachers are away.
• Performing other duties to support the school as needed (e.g., homeroom coverage, front desk).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of the specific learning needs of students, including English Language Learners.
• Ability to develop rapport with students and work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Willingness to learn and effectively use new technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, flexibility, and good communication skills with all personnel levels.
• Proactive, patient, and trustworthy.
• Adaptability to changing deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective, respectful communication and confidentiality maintenance.

Education and Experience

• Certified Education Assistant program certificate or post-secondary courses in child or adolescent development, psychology, or behavior management; experience working with adolescents is an asset.
• Experience in a school setting, preferably middle school.
• Must complete and pass a Ministry Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
• Experience or training in addressing 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 a cover letter and resume to express your interest. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.