teacher's assistant

FICUS EDUCATION INC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FICUS EDUCATION INC. is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students, including those with special needs, during academic and extracurricular activities. Responsibilities include assisting with assignments, supervising students, and ensuring effective integration into the school environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced educational setting and a passion for helping students succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs students required.
• Ability to assist with communication and personal hygiene.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accompany students during school and extracurricular activities.
• Assist with individual and group assignments under teacher supervision.
• Monitor student progress and provide individualized support.

Skills

Assistance with special needs

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Accompany students during school and extracurricular activities
• Assist in school library or office
• Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher
• Perform other duties assigned by school principal
• Supervise students during school and extracurricular activities
• Monitor students during recess and lunch hour
• Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
• Assist with classroom inventory
• Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
• Assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment
• Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs

Work experience with special needs students

• Emotionally disturbed
• Assistance with communication
• Assistance with mobility
• Assistance with personal hygiene
• Assistance with lifting students
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking