Educational Assistant - Junior School

Aspengrove School; Lantzville; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspengrove School in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant (EA) to support Junior School students with diverse learning needs within an IB world school setting. The EA will work closely with teachers and the learning support team to provide academic, social, and emotional guidance.

The role requires an EA certificate or diploma and eligibility to work in Canada, with responsibilities including 1:1 and small group support, classroom organization, and supervision during

Qualifications

• A valid EA certificate or Diploma.
• Legally allowed to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Principal and Junior School teachers to support students in their classes.
• Provide academic, behavioral and emotional support to PYP students.
• Facilitate 1:1 and small group academic support to students.
• Organize materials and resources related to student needs.
• Supervise playground and oversee Out Of School Care during conferences and Pro D days.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

EA certificate or Diploma

Job description

Junior School EducationAssistant

Educational Assistant (EA)-1.0 FTE

AspengroveSchool is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and collaborative Educational Assistant (EA) to join our Junior School teamfor the upcoming school year. As anindependent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we arecommitted to fostering an inclusive,inquiry-based learning environment where every child feels valued, challenged, and supported. In thisvital role, you will work closely with classroom teachers and our learning support team toprovide tailored academic, social, andemotional guidance to students with diverse learning needs. If you are apassionate educator who thrives in adynamic team culture and is dedicated to helping young learners unlock their full potential, weinvite you to explore this opportunity within our vibrant school community.

Schedule of Employment

• School days: Monday to Friday8:00am-4:00pm
• School closures when Out ofSchool Care is offered: 8:15am-4:15pm.

Compensation

• Range dependent on experienceand education$48,000 to $55,000

EA Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Principal and Vice Principal of the JuniorSchool and the Primary Years Programteachers to support students in their classes
• Academic, behavioral andemotional support of PYP students
• Facilitate 1:1 and small group academicsupport to students
• Organize materials andresources related to student needs
• Playground supervision
• Out Of School Care duringconferences and Pro D days

Qualifications

• A valid EA certificate or Diploma
• Legally allowed to work inCanada

Desiredpersonal qualities

• Flexible andadaptive with responsibilities and changes in the program
• Comfortableworking alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills
• Warm, caring, supportiveattitude towards children

Preferred experience andqualifications

• Experience in a school age setting
• Understanding and experience withdifferent learning needs

We thank all interestedparties. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.