Teaching Assistant

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada Tamarack West Outdoor School Full time

**Position**: Teaching Assistant (Long-Term Occasional / Supply)

**Organization**:Tamarack West Outdoor School

**Location**:Toronto, Ontario

**Start date**:As soon as possible

**Duration**:From start date - June 21, 2024 with possibility for a 1-year extension

**Starting Wage**:$20 - $22/hour based on experience

**Hours**:as needed,Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, when school is in session, with

possibility of supervising the After School Program until 6pm

**About Tamarack West**:
Tamarack West Outdoor School is a full-time elementary school situated in Toronto's surrounding High Park area, running from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, and is an accredited member of the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS). Tamarack West’s mandate is to provide a compassionate, challenging, and inspiring environment where kids feel safe to take risks and explore their potential. We are dedicated to helping develop resilient, confident, and passionate children with inquisitive minds and strong skills.

The school curriculum is guided by the Ontario Ministry of Education, enhanced by student inspirations, and excelled by Ontario Certified Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, mentors, school visitors, community members, and local experts. Tamarack West recognizes incredible potential through experiential and inquiry-based learning by participating with the community at large and outside in nature.

**Job description**:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Support in developing and executing the homeroom teacher’s day plan, that meets students where they are at, are appropriately challenging, creative, and that creates interdisciplinary connections, utilizing both outdoor and indoor settings daily
- Co-teach classes of students
- Teach indoors for half the day daily, and outdoors for the remaining day (with the option to be outdoors for the full day based on the teacher’s decision)
- Mentor and guide students throughout the year towards continual improvement and achievement
- Integrate the school’s mandate throughout all activities
- Participate and take initiative as an active collaborator in daily planning and debriefing meetings with co-teachers
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and other activities related to school life
- Support, supervise, and assess student progress and report on individual student achievement to the homeroom teacher wherever it applies
- Champion a compassionate, positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for students and all community members
- Support families with open, ongoing communication about student progress
- Maintain and handle sensitive situations/information with professionalism
- Integrate and support student teachers, volunteers, and visitors into the school community
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times and abide by all Tamarack policies (including any COVID-19 safety protocols)
- Attend and participate in Staff Training where required
- Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Certification in Early Childhood Education, Child Youth Care, or similar/equivalent in good standing
- Up to date Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Up to date Standard First Aid and CPR-C or higher
- We encourage and welcome a diverse range of backgrounds, qualifications, and experiences, so don't hesitate to reach out

**Benefits**:

- Build a working relationship with our school towards possible further future employment
- A supportive, compassionate, work environment
- Annual wage increases
- Health Benefits (medical, dental)
- Paid sick days

**Application Procedure**:
Please submit the following:

- Your resume
- A one-page cover letter explaining your suitability for the position based on your education, experience, skills, and/or qualifications

PDF Filename: “[Your Full Name] - Teaching Assistant“

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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