Education Assistant, Learning Resources, Junior School Full-time Fixed-term Contract 2024 - Vancouver, Canada - ApplytoEducation

Description

Full-time Fixed-term Contract

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, every day students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school- including you.

We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.

We are seeking an experienced educational assistant to support our Junior School Learning Resources teaching team. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, innovative school community focussed on personal excellence, whole child development, and overall well being. Fulfil your vision as an educational assistant by joining this dynamic school community committed to the positive growth and development of young girls.

This is an ideal position for an experienced educator who is interested in working alongside a well-established learning resource team. This unique role will include both student support and administration support.

This is a full-time, one year position for the 2024/25 academic year.

Responsibilities - Student Support

?Work collaboratively with learning resource teachers to provide personalized instruction and learning support for individual students

?Work in collaboration with teachers to determine support and strategies in response to individual student needs

?Support students attending group session such as math tutorial and breakfast club, in collaboration with the LR teacher

?Document evidence of learning as a means to determine student growth and inform next steps

Responsibilities - Administrative Support

?Attend weekly LR meetings

?Schedule all LR meetings including termly team meetings for all LR students

?Act as note taker for all team based meetings including IEP and Student of Consideration meetings

?Oversee organization of documents related to LR, in collaboration with the LR Coordinator

?Oversee weekly schedule for students working with community partners (including SLP, OT and BI)

?Manage calendar for booking our student services centre

Responsibilities - School life

?Support supervision of students during non-instructional time

?Participate in co-curricular activities and clubs

?Participate in school wide events such as community time, student leadership opportunities and outdoor education experiences

Qualifications:

?Bachelor of Education/ Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma or equivalent an asset

?1 - 3 years previous experience working with children in an elementary setting

?Experience supporting a range of learning needs informed by research and best practice in an inclusive classroom setting eg. ADHD, ASD, sensory and regulation needs

?Awareness of the learning styles of young girls

?Demonstrated ability to be innovative, flexible, highly organized with attention to detail

?Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

?Excellent written and oral communication skills

?Strong time management skills

?Energy, commitment, and readiness to participate in the diverse life of the school community

Employment and Application Details:

Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Annual compensation: $46,000 - $51,728.

Please include the following with your application:

?A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment, the organization, job title and responsibilities.If you have gaps in your employment history, please advise as to why.

?Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.

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We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

About Crofton House School

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Girls are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Established in 1898, the Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.