St. Margaret's School18 days ago
Victoria, BC
CA$30/hour
Mid Level
part_time
Top Benefits
On-site gym access
Rapid transit access
Other campus amenities
About the role
Educational Assistant
Temporary - Part Time
Internal/External Posting
Posting Date: August 27, 2025
Closing Date: September 7, 2025
Posting # 2025059
Hours
5 days per week, 33.25 hours per week
Starting September 2025
Salary
Wage per hour $29.84 per hour. This is a bargaining unit position, in the Professional Employees Association.
All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.
Summary
St. Margaret's School (SMS) is Western Canada's only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W?SANE? Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7-12). St. Margaret's School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program.
St. Margaret's School is seeking energetic, self-directed Educational Assistant to provide educational support to students. They will work collaboratively with the Learning Support Coordinator, Enrichment Specialists, classroom teachers and other staff in providing this assistance.
Core Competencies
Integrity & Trust
Service Orientation
Adaptability
Innovation
Resilience
Professional Knowledge
Communication & Collaboration
Required
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting the classroom teachers in the delivery of the curriculum to students, includes adapting or modifying curriculum methods and strategies.
Support a variety of learners including students with learning exceptionalities, challenges with mental health, executive functioning, and medical and personal care needs.
Organizing with learning support teachers and classroom teachers, specific activities and lessons that address the academic, social, and emotional diversity within a classroom.
Supporting individual students and groups of students within the classroom environment.
Attending weekly learning support meetings and school activities.
Regular communication and interaction with teachers, learning support staff and the Directors (or designate).
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
Minimum two years of post-secondary training as an Education Assistant or equivalent.
Specialization in the field of Special Education is an asset.
Specific post-secondary courses in child or adolescent development, behaviour management or equivalent.
2-3 years proven experience and excellence in co-planning and assisting with lessons in a classroom.
An awareness and understanding of the BC curriculum.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to provide a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of the students.
An awareness of the social/emotional needs of girls.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues, students, and parents.
Strong creative and organizational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Flexibility to work in a busy and dynamic environment.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Actively support the vision, mission, and values of our School.
Valued Benefits
A career with St. Margaret's School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities.
St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources careers@stmarg.ca.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR, by
September 7, 2025,
to:
Questions email careers@stmarg.ca
About
St. Margaret's School
Education
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St. Margaret's School in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is an international, non-denominational private day and boarding school for girls only, with grades ranging from Junior Kindergarten (Early Childhood Education, ECE) to Grade 12. It is located on 22 acres (89,000 m2) of land and is the oldest, continuous independent school on Vancouver Island.
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD2741742
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Part Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Victoria, BC, CA, Canada
Education
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