Educational Assistant

3 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada School District #61 (Greater Victoria) Full time
Educational Assistant - Training Program

First Offering: October 21-November 8th, 2024

Second Offering: November 18- December 6th, 2024

Are you looking to join our District?

Do you want to make a difference in the everyday lives of children?

We have an opportunity for you

At the Greater Victoria School District, we believe in the value of high expectations and in every individual's capacity to learn and positively impact the future. In 47 schools serving 20,000 students, our 3,000 employees are committed every day to ensuring our students' success in a responsible and safe environment. We offer a variety of specialty programs, from athletic academies and career preparation to French immersion and a Challenge program.

We are offering a three-week condensed training program designed to get aspiring Educational Assistants classroom ready.

Requirements for acceptance into the program

Legally able to work in Canada upon completion of the program

Grade 12 or equivalent

One (1) year Education Assistant or Community Support Worker certificate or equivalent combination of post-secondary courses in child/adolescent development, or behavior management including non-violent crisis intervention techniques.

Experience working with vulnerable children

First Aid and CPR certified, or willingness to get certified

Ability to commit each day of the full three week course (please do not apply if you cannot attend these dates)

Interest and capability to be gainfully employed by the School District at the conclusion of the program

The benefits of working with us include:

Having an opportunity to work with all students and see their progress in the classroom you support.

Having the flexibility to work around family commitments, personal avocations and the school calendar.

Completion of this program could lead to an Educational Assistant position with the Greater Victoria School District. The positions offer regular call outs leading to continuing assignments of 24-28 hours per week, a competitive hourly rate (spareboard at $28.86/hr) and a comprehensive pension and benefits package.

Acceptance to this program will be based on an interview to be conducted over Microsoft Teams and completion of reference checks. A job offer is not guaranteed at the end of the program, however that is the hopeful outcome. Job offers will be based on performance during the three week Educational Assistant Training Program.

This program is free of charge to all accepted applicants and applicants must commit to attending each day of the three week training program.

The program includes:

Supporting Diversity and Inclusion

Organizational Structure of Schools

The Role of Education Assistants in the Classroom

Indigenous Learners

Supporting Learning

Learning and Development

Technology in Education

Supporting Students with Big Emotions

Technology and Education

Communication

Supporting English Language Learners

English Language Learners

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training (1 day)

School Visits: Elementary, Middle, Secondary (6 days)

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, copies of relevant certification and references to:

Human Resource Services, Greater Victoria School District #61

by Email:

Deadline to apply: Ongoing

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

For a detailed job description of the position of the Educational Assistant position, please click here.

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