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Education Assistants (Casual / On Call)

Coquitlam – School District #43

Coquitlam, B.C.

Job description

Coquitlam School District invites applications for Casual Education Assistants. As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district has a population of 34,000 students with approximately 4,400 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.

Casual Education Assistants are required for a variety of school and district assignments and will be eligible to apply for regular positions as they become available. Education Assistants report to the principal/designate and provides instructional assistance and supervision to students with diverse needs under the direction of the classroom/program teacher.

Completion of an Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma Program from an accredited college or institute is required. A copy of all credentials must accompany your application.

This position offers a salary of $35.56 per hour plus 16% in lieu of benefits. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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The successful applicants must complete two criminal record checks.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each persons unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.

About this occupation

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.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
  • Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
  • Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
  • Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
  • Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
  • Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Provide instructional assistance to students with diverse needs under the direction of the classroom or program teacher. Supervise students. Support a variety of school and district assignments. Report to the principal or designate

What you’ll need

Completion of an Education Assistant Certificate or Diploma Program from an accredited college or institute. Submission of copies of all credentials. Completion of two criminal record checks

Benefits

  • 16% in lieu of benefits
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