Teacher Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Vancouver, Canada

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Description

Teacher Assistant (Resource Education Assistant)

Little School (Senior Kindergarten)

Part-Time

September 6, 2023, to June 23, 2024

Working at York House School

York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school.

All staff contributes towards empowering our students to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors.

On our path to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, we share the belief that individuals have inherent rights and deserve to be respected for who they are; that every member of our community belongs here and feels included; that we must treat others with dignity and expect the same in return.

About this role

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for providing assistance to the teacher and the students in the development of strategies to achieve academic, behavioural, and social goals.

Teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management working alongside the teachers.

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher in the implementation of curriculum, classroom materials and schedules to meet the needs of students
Reinforces concepts introduced by the teacher and supports instructional programs designed by the teacher
Maintains regular communications with the teacher and other team members and other relevant staff
Supports the delivery of assessments such as Words Their Way, DIBELS, Blast Phonics, and PM Benchmarking
Help students individually or in small groups with activities
Help students individually or in small groups with activities
Supervises student(s) both on and off the school campus as required
May carry out emergency procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Successful completion of an Education Assistant or postsecondary graduation program or equivalent is preferred or Early Childhood Certification or Responsible Adult Training an asset
Experience working with neurodiverse students such as Autism and ADD
Experience working with students who are hearing and/or sight impaired and/or have the designation of deaf and/or blind
Ability to work independently and cooperatively while following the direction and guidance of the classroom/resource teacher
Physically capable of performing the duties of the position
Remains current with changing technology, practices
Collaborative and flexible teamplayer
Strong interpersonal, organizational, timemanagement and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to engage with staff in a collegial and supportive manner
Able to provide care and mature guidance to children
Food Safe Certification
19 years of age or over
Knowledge of safe work practices
First Aid Certificate and Concussion training completed

Faculty at York House are provided the following:

A diverse and inclusive work environment
Small class sizes and time for planning and working collaboratively
Access to exceptional resources
A robust peer Mentorship Program
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

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About York House School

York House School, located in the heart of Vancouver, is one of Canada's leading independent schools for girls. Founded in 1932 by seven progressive and insightful women, York House provides an outstanding education for approximately 650 girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

For more information about York House School, please visit our website at

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Posted On
April 18, 2023

Closing Date & Time
May 12, :00 AM EST/EDT

Openings
1

Job Type
Part Time

Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Location
Vancouver

Employment Start Date
September 06, 2023

End Date
2023/06/23