Job Description

Kimberley Independent School - Education Assistant

Location: Kimberley, BC

Hours Per Week:

EA - 8:30am - 3pm

Aftercare 3pm - 5:30pm

Additional Information:

Kimberley Independent School is now accepting applications for Education Assistants.

The Education Assistant is a member of a school team, who participates in the development and delivery of support services to individuals or small group(s) of students under the supervision of a Teacher or Principal and in a manner that reflects the school's policy regarding inclusion.

Kimberley Independent School focuses a lot of its learning outside and would require the EA to be comfortable spending up to a full day outside in all weather.

General duties of EA include implementation of adapted and/or modified curriculum methods and strategies, augmentative and alternative communication, providing personal care, understanding and supporting behaviour, knowledge of specific disorders including learning disability, intellectual disability, FASDS, ASD, medical/ health needs, mental health and addictions. An EA must respect the intrinsic worth of all individuals and belief in the dignity, individuality, and rights all persons with core values of empathy, respect, genuineness and warmth.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

1. Demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of students.

2. Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision and/or within a complex team environment.

3. Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsibility.

4. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

5. Maintains a flexible and co-operative manner.

6. Exhibits a mature and positive attitude and models appropriate behaviour.

Training and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Appropriate post-secondary training would be an asset (i.e. Special Education Assistant Program or a diploma in counselling, social work, childcare or education).

3. Non-certified candidates will require a Responsible Adult certification.

4. First Aid Certificate would be an asset.

Rate of Pay

Based on experience and qualifications

For further information, please contact Louisa Neufeld (Principal), at principal@kis.ca

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, along with two (2) references who have supervised you to the principal at: principal@kis.ca

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $18.50-$21.00 per hour

Education:

Secondary School (required)
Location:

Kimberley, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person