Education Assistant - Toronto, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto
YMCA of Greater Toronto
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Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

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Salary Rate:
$32,66- Check out the YMCA's total compensation package


Location:
The YMCA Academy

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type:
Contract Full Time Salaried

Number of Vacancies: 01


Anticipated Start Date:
Immediately


Deadline to Apply:
November 20, 2023


Be the Spark Join our passionate YMCA Academy team and help us to achieve great things in our community

We are currently looking for a compassionate and self-motivated Education Assistant to join our team.

Experience with the education and support of students with learning style differences at the Middle and High School level is essential.

In this position, you will be responsible for supervising students with a variety of learning and behavioral needs, and assisting classroom teachers with supervision and support.

Additionally, the Education Assistant will work with the Academy's Student Life Counselor Supervisor to provide social/emotional support to students as needed.


In this role, you will:


  • Support lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean.
  • Help oversee students during nonclassroom times including inbetween classes, during lunch, and on field excursions.
  • Collaborate with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
  • Collaborate with School Life Counselor Supervisor to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
  • Comply with provincial, school, and classroom standards and regulations.
  • Participate in YMCA Academy cocurricular activities and philanthropic activities of the YMCA of Greater Toronto (e.g. Annual Sweat for Good Challenge; Homework Club; social/skills afterschool clubs).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:


  • Successful completion of Educational Assistant training at the college level or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience in and enthusiasm for working with youth with learning disabilities, social/emotional needs, and/or language processing challenges who are underperforming or who are disengaged from their learning process
  • Knowledge of current curricular trends, use of manipulatives and assistive technologies
  • Experience in print and electronic media in an educational setting
  • Experience in nontraditional teaching environments and an appreciation for supporting the whole person
  • Solid interpersonal skills coupled with ingenuity and flexibility for responding to the multiple demands of students, parents, colleagues, partners, sponsors, supporting YMCA program staff; understanding that the parent is the customer
  • Able to work within the complexities of a large, notforprofit charitable organization
  • Welldeveloped interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with students, parents/guardians, staff and volunteers
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Some evening and weekend work as required: e.g. Parent/Teacher interviews, Open Houses, Parent Socials, and so on.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:


  • Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
  • Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
  • YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?


The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA here.


Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

Learn more in our strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.


If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.


In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.

Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

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