Education Assistants - Casual

St. Clement's School; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the Maple Ridge area is seeking Casual Education Assistants to support classroom teachers and create inclusive environments. The role involves assisting students with diverse learning needs and collaborating with staff. This is an on-call position with a pay rate of $34.73 per hour plus benefits. Interested applicants should include their resume and complete the mandatory District Application Form.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students with diverse learning needs, including special needs.
• Maintain emotional stability and maturity.
• Valid BC Driver’s license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating inclusive classrooms and supporting teachers.
• Support students with directive-based strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Support diverse learning needs

Collaboration

Behavior management

Patience

Job description

Overview

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS

Casual (On-Call)

School District No. 42 (SD42) meets the learning needs of approximately 17,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions. With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools. It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.

SD42 is looking for qualified candidates interested in working as Casual Education Assistants in our District. The Education Assistant provides support to the classroom teacher(s) in creating inclusive schools and classrooms. The Education Assistant role will vary according to school and student needs as determined by the Principal/Vice-Principal in collaboration with the School Based/Support Team. If you are regularly available for casual work and able to travel to any school within the District (from Pitt Meadows to Whonnock), we’d love to meet you. While this position is casual (on-call) with no guarantee of hours, shifts are steadily available and there are also many opportunities for securing regular positions as you gain seniority.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating inclusive classrooms and supporting the classroom teacher(s) in delivering instruction.
• Support students with diverse learning needs, including individuals with special needs, according to school plans and directives.
• Contribute to behaviour management, conflict resolution, and use of a variety of learning strategies; assist in modifying curriculum to suit individual student needs.
• May be required to have basic signing at a level appropriate to the Hearing Impaired student.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain confidentiality with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Maintain flexibility, patience, stamina, emotional stability and maturity to assist students with various challenges.
• Maintain sufficient physical strength, health, and coordination to perform job duties.
• Valid BC Driver’s license (if applicable).

Rate of pay: $34.73 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

How to apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply by clicking the online application below. Position will remain open until filled.

In your application, please include your:

• Resume and Cover Letter,
• District Application Form (MANDATORY)
• All Supporting Documentation (preferably in PDF format).

Additional information

For more information about our School District please visit the district website. Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.