Academic Support and Extended Learning Aide

Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean, beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a co-educational, secular day school serving over 690 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world.

Southpointe takes immense pride in its world-class educational offerings. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K-5), Middle Years (Grades 6-10), and Diploma (Grades 11-12) Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence, rigour and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built amenities, ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is actively constructing a cutting-edge expansion campus spanning over 75,000 square feet, seamlessly integrated with its existing facilities. This substantial undertaking not only mirrors the school's continuous growth, but also demonstrates a sustained commitment to offering an optimal learning environment for all members of the school community.

Southpointe is seeking an energetic, positive and collaborative professional who will work with teachers and the leadership team to support student learning in classrooms, as well as through the co-curricular and/or athletic programs.

**Reporting to the Junior School Assistant Principal, or designate, the **Academic Support and Extended Learning Aide **position will commence on August 23, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year. Working hours are expected to be between **8:15 am and 4:15 pm, Monday to Friday**.**

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Act in a leading role to plan, organize, and deliver co-curricular and/or athletic opportunities for students from Kindergarten to Grade 5.
- Provide support for students participating in co-curricular activities and/or athletics; collaborate with lead teachers or specialists to provide assistance where needed.
- Promote the alignment of co-curricular involvement with the core values of the school, fostering character development, teamwork, and a well-rounded education for all students.
- Assist leadership team with the coordination of special events, including, but not limited to, displaying student work and organizing resources and materials.
- Support instructional activities by assisting the lead teacher or specialist teachers in preparing and delivering instructional materials and lessons.
- Support and maintain a safe and organized classroom environment, ensuring students adhere to classroom expectations and school policies.
- Provide additional support to students during class exercises, and work individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Collaborate with the Head of Junior School Learning Support to assist students with learning differences.
- Conduct individual assessments of students under the direction of the administration, Head of Junior School Learning Support and/or lead teacher.
- Regular and ongoing weekly outdoor supervision duties.
- Assist students with day-to-day educational needs, which include, but are not limited to, meal distribution, and field-trip monitoring.
- Act as a backup responsible adult for After-School Care, as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Proven ability to communicate and work collaboratively with administration;
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups to foster and enhance a positive work environment;
- Proven ability to implement behaviour management techniques as well as flexibility in response to student behaviours (e.g. adjusting and adapting strategies);
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
- Ability to use professional judgment when discussing confidential information about students;
- Ability to operate a variety of office and school equipment, including equipment specific to the needs of the student(s);
- Ability to sustain the level of fitness required to lead and participate in athletic and co-curricular activities;
- Knowledge of safe work practices.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Completion of a recognized post-secondary Educational Assistant program;
- 1 year of recent experience related to meeting the needs of student(s);
- Knowledge and understanding of the Kindergarten to Grade 5 curriculum.

**Hours of Work**:

- Monday - Friday, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm when students are in attendance, inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- As per Collective Agreement: $32.95 per hour;
- Comprehensive health and dental plan, and other extended benefits;
- RRSP matching;
- Staff wellness program;
- Subsidized school lunch programme.

**Application Instructions**:

- Cover Letter;
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