Job Description

Job description

Claro Nanaimo is hiring for the position of Mentor (Education Assistant/Behaviour Interventionist) in our learning centre the remainder of the 2026-2026 program year. Join our long-term team of enthusiastic and supportive Mentors working with the coolest kids on earth!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide individualized support to pod of 3 or 4 neurodivergent students in their online school programs. Ability to support high school Math and Sciences is an asset. Collaborate with online school teachers, organize learning materials, break down tasks and report progress or concerns. Prepare and provide 1:1 and small group lessons and coaching in social and emotional regulation. Familiarity with trauma-sensitive care and collaborative problem solving are assets. Plan and deliver opportunities for life skills and therapeutic recreation in the learning centre and community. Prevent crisis escalation through use of non-violent crisis intervention skills.

Qualifications & Skills:

Certificate, diploma or degree (e.g. Education Assistant/Community Support Worker, Child & Youth Care, Psychology) or equivalent experience. Experience and/or understanding of neurodivergence (e.g. Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) Comfortable with Google (Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides). Strong written and verbal communication skills: professional, clear and warm. Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Resilience through adversity and rational detachment (ability to not take things personally).

Additional Requirements:

A well-maintained vehicle and unrestricted driver's licence. Valid first aid and CPR certification. To provide consistency to students, applicants must be available to complete the entire contract (Feb-June); preference for those who are also interested in returning in Sept. 2026.

Claro offers:

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) employment in a supportive and professional environment.

Option to renew annually.

Paid 2-week Winter Break and 2-week Spring Break (after 3-months). Comprehensive benefits package (after 3-months). TFSA/RRSP investment matching program (after 1 year). Salary increases over time on a standardized grid. Ongoing professional development. Regular team debriefing to promote wellness. Open communication, feedback and professional growth.

To apply:

Submit resume and cover letter through Indeed or email a PDF to office@clarolife.ca Include your personal email address. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,696.00 per month

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Do you have a well-maintained vehicle that you can use to transport students on a daily basis? What academic subjects and grade levels do you feel comfortable supporting? Do you live locally? Have you read and understood the monthly gross (before taxes) starting salary? There is a 5-level salary grid with annual raises based on a positive performance review. Please consider carefully if this meets your needs before accepting an interview.
Experience:

Education Assistant and/or Behaviour Interventionist: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Driver's License (no N or L) (required) First Aid & CPR (preferred)
Work Location: In person