Educational Aide

St. Clement's School; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent educational institution as a Teacher's Aide, where you will play a vital role in supporting students' learning and development. This position involves providing educational instruction, collaborating on Individual Program Plans, and fostering a positive and safe environment for students. You will work closely with teachers and parents to enhance student growth and self-esteem. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a nurturing learning atmosphere and help shape the future of young minds.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate as an Educational Aide.
• Ability to manage conflict and respond to challenging student behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational instruction and assists in developing Individual Program Plans.
• Maintains safety and supervises students in various school settings.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

Sensitivity to Diversity

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Post-secondary Certificate in Educational Aide

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Tools

Personal Computers

Job description

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is a nationally incorporated charity with chapters in 13 cities across Canada. We are currently seeking a Teacher's Aide to join our team at the MAC Islamic School, in Calgary, Alberta.

Teacher's Aide Job Description

Under the direction of the Teacher, the following is required:

• Provides educational instruction for students.
• Provides input into planning the student’s Individual Program Plan.
• Participates as a member of the student’s learning team in periodic meetings with the students, parents/guardians to review goals and develop revisions. Collects data to support student growth and IPP development.
• Maintains an effective professional working relationship within the student’s learning team by providing suggestions to the Teacher based on experience and knowledge of the students, with respect to ways to help the students reach their goals.
• Facilitates and encourages the development of the student’s self-esteem and independence through established programs and techniques deemed appropriate for the individual student.
• Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
• Ensures the safety of students in the school which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring student equipment is sanitized and put away properly.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Works with students in a variety of settings in the school, including assisting in the supervision of students at breaks, outside or on field trips as required.
• Assists with sanitizing educational tools and clean up in the classroom resulting from spills and other accidents.
• Performs other duties as required by teacher or administration.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized certificate as an Educational Aide.
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (is an asset).

Reliability and Dependability

• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
• Ability to manage situations of conflict, frustration and unpleasantness effectively.
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors of students.
• Good organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student scheduling.
• Success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively as an active team member.
• Ability to take initiative to work with students when needed.
• Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to regularly enhance skills and knowledge for professional development.
• Strong oral and listening communication skills.
• Ability to make straightforward decisions and apply straightforward reasoning in problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in situations with frequent distractions and interruptions.
• Ability to be alert and respond to situations of risk.