Job Description

Title: Education Assistant
Department: Community School
Status: Regular Full Time
Pay Grid: Professional ($38,038.00 to $53,599.00 per year)
Reporting to: Elementary Vice Principal
Summary of Duties:
The Education Assistant will follow the daily schedule of the class they are assisting. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to morning, recess, lunch supervision; math and reading programs; and other classroom duties.
Key Deliverables and Expectations:

• To provide student assistance in and out of class under the direction of the Elementary Vice Principal.
• Working with other professionals.
• Ensuring a reporting format is established and maintained.
• Keep a daily journal.
• Ability to follow instruction as outlined in student improvement plan.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Experience and Attributes:

• Must have Grade 12, ECE or other related certificates, diploma an asset.
• 2+ years of experience working with kids.
• Experience working with special needs children/youth an asset.
• Some knowledge of child development.
• Some understanding of behaviour problems would be an asset.
• B.C. Standard First Aid Certificate for working with young children (recommended but not mandatory).
• Able to foster professional relationships between teacher and parents to support students' best interest and to work.
• Knowledge of Lil'wat culture an asset.
• Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check, including the vulnerable sector.

Skills Required