Junior School Educational Assistants - Toronto, Canada - Branksome Hall

Branksome Hall

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Junior School Educational Assistants (2 Positions)

Employment Terms:
Full-Time, Contract (4 Months)

Start Date:
August, 2023

Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires girls to love learning and shape a better world.

Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders.

With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.

The Opportunity
The hours for this position will generally be Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will follow the academic year.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to**:

Assist with overall routines and implementation of programming in the Junior School classrooms as outlined by classroom and specialist teachers;
Review and reinforce learning engagements using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the learning strategies team to help students to master;

- concepts and skills;

Help students individually or in small groups with curriculum content and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom and specialist teachers;
Assist in the educational, social and emotional development of students under the guidance of classroom and specialist teachers;
Support individual students with the implementation of strategies for behaviour and socioemotional needs in conjunction with the classroom teacher and learning strategies lead;
Observe and document learner strengths, achievements, needs and behaviours through daily learning activities as requested by teachers;
Support students with transitions throughout the school day;
Assist in first aid and student safety procedures and secure further assistance where needed.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Certificate or Diploma in a child/youthrelated program; a focus on Special Education, Behavioural Science, Community Support Work, Developmental Service Work or Early Childhood Education, is preferred;Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role working with school aged children;
Considerable experience supporting the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs by providing academic and/ or socialemotional skill development in the learning environment;
A positive attitude and ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor;
Enthusiastic, energetic and keen to contribute to Branksome Hall's program;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with various stakeholders including parents/caregivers;
Strong collaborator and team player with the ability to take initiative both inside and outside of the classroom;
Understanding and awareness of health and safety;
Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in an online environment;
First Aid certification is an asset.

How to Apply:

To join a leading educational institution and dynamic team, please
submit
your resume and cover letter.
Applications will be reviewed as of August 17, 2023**, and the posting will remain active until filled.
Applications (resume
-
and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall - Human Resources
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1N4