Educational Assistant

Are you a passionate dedicated K-5 Educational Assistant Teacher looking to be a part of a unique team? If so, this opportunity is for you.

Pythagoras Academy is an exceptional co-educational independent school for students Kindergarten to Grade 5. Our school prides itself on a unique educational philosophy that champions the role of the Fine Arts. We believe in encouraging creativity in our students and consider it to be one of the most valuable and transferable core skills.

We are seeking a Temporary Full-time (6 weeks Contract) educational assistant for Grade 5

JOB DESCRIPTION

Providing learning support for a student. Working with the homeroom and specialist teachers to ensure that the student reaches the learning goals set in their individual education plan.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support students reading, writing, and math goals.
• Help students to learn additional social skills.
• Support the student to self-regulate their feelings.
• Work with the teacher on a collaborative team.
• Support the teacher in helping the student to form effective relationships with other students.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 1 years of experience working with special needs learners.
• Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction for younger learners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.

Job Type: Temporary Full-time (6 weeks Contract)

Pay: $4,500.00 per month

Flexible language requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• EA: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Education Assistants Certificate (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• 8760 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2V4 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: Immediately

This job is classed under Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

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