Education Assistant

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity Casual On-Call Education Assistant

About New Westminster Schools
As one of the fastest growing districts in Metro-Vancouver, we are working hard to support a diverse and very connected community of students, staff and families throughout our schools. We currently have eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, three alternate programs, two Provincial Online Learning options (a teacher-guided Home Learners Program for K-8 and Online Learning options for 9-12), and continuing education options. For the younger learners we also offer a combination of StrongStart programs, childcare options and a pilot pre-school.

We are passionate about innovation, as we strive to create learning opportunities and environments that support and inspire all students, staff and families in our community. Through collaboration we are transforming learning experiences, to ensure that New Westminster Schools is a place where everyone loves to learn.

Our district is deeply commitment to building meaningful relationships, as we work to address the barriers that some people in our school communities face. This includes actively working to address issues around diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, mental health and wellbeing, and food security for students and families.

CASUAL On-Call EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Job Function

• Reports to the school principal or designate
• Supports the formal education program through the direct supervision of student activities in the school and community in a wide variety of settings
• May assist students with the learning of basic life skills, communication skills, or socialization skills
• May be actively involved with the child/children during all activities
• Prepares teaching aids and materials
• Provides physical assistance to students who require it
• Expected to provide personal care assistance including, but not limited to lifting, feeding, toileting, etc.
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation
• Education Assistant certificate or diploma from a recognized college
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
• Special education/child care related experience
• Must acquire specific skills related to students with diverse
• Training and extensive behaviour management experience working with children with autistism
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and the community
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions

Salary

• Education Assistant $ $0.15 per hour Labour Market Adjustment)

Hours Of Work

• Casual shifts range from 4 to 6 hours per day

Application Process
To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page. Please include your resume, including copies of certificates or diplomas and references. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Note:
Faxed resumes will not be accepted. The successful applicant will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

*Acknowledgements
The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.*
New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to

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