Temporary Uncertified Educational Assistant

Knighthunter Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Knighthunter Inc. seeks Temporary Uncertified Educational Assistants to support students with special needs in Thames Valley District School Board schools around London, Ontario. Positions are on a short-notice, on-call basis for long-term assignments within inclusive classrooms.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and physical duties in a supportive, safe environment, with proof of enrollment and background checks required; wage is $26.99/hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in one of the mentioned diploma programs or hold an equivalent degree.
• Having a current BMS (Behavior Management Systems) training certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special needs in a classroom setting.
• Assist with physical duties such as toileting, lifting, transferring and personal care as required.
• Be available to accept assignments on short notice and on a regular basis.

Education

Diploma programs in Development Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant, Educational Support, or Early Childhood Education or equivalent college/university degree in a Child Related field

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Temporary Uncertified Educational Assistant

We are currently recruiting Uncertified Temporary Educational Assistants to work within schools in all areas of the Thames Valley District School Board (Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford counties, and the city of London). The successful candidates will be placed on a temporary employee list to perform work in long term assignments and on an “on call” and on an \"as needed\" basis. Applicants MUST be available to accept assignments on short notice and on a regular and consistent basis.

Educational Assistants provide support to students with a variety of special needs including physical, developmental and behavioural. Educational Assistants work with children with special needs in a classroom setting, either in an integrated mainstream classroom or in a contained classroom.

Candidates must also be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position to support our children with special needs, which may include toileting, lifting, transferring,and personal care. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and / or work environment.

Position Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in one of the following diploma programs: Development Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant, Educational Support, orEarly Childhood Education OR equivalent college or university degree in a Child Related field (Social Service Work,Sociology,Psychology, Disability Studies, Child and Youth Studies), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Offers of employment will be made conditional upon successful completion of educational requirements.
• Having a current BMS (Behavior Management Systems) training certificate would be considered an asset.

You must attach proof of academic qualifications (proof of enrollment)in order to be considered.

Rate of Pay: $26.99 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment ofqualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

A. Pease, Staffing Specialist