New Job Education Assistant In British Columbia

Summerland Montessori School is a non-profit, independent school located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of Summerland, British Columbia. The school has an AIM French program that teaches students from kindergarten to grade 5 and meets their individual learning needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and determined education assistant, our ideal candidate would be under the supervision of a head teacher or designated teacher. The Education Assistant provides classroom support for students.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

These may include, but are not limited to:

• In co-ordination with teachers, the principal/vice-principal and the school based team provide support in the classroom.
• Provides caring, committed and supportive relationships with students and families.
• Assist students in the development of effective academic and social, emotional and behavioral strategies.
• Monitor student progress through the collection of objective data as requested.
• Implement adjustments and modifications as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Technology is used to support student learning.
• Participate in professional training related to Montessori and other educational initiatives. )
• Model a strong work ethic, high standards of commitment, and maintain excellent professionalism in all interactions with co-workers, students, and parents.
• Attend meetings and accompany students on field trips as required.
• Both in and out of school, I participate in community building events.
• Promote and support the mission, vision, and values of the school.
• He was assigned other related duties.

Qualifications

• Education Assistant diploma
• At least four months of recent and successful experience working with children in structured programs or school settings. '

Additional Preferences

• 1-2 years' experience
• Valid First Aid

Salary and Benefits

• Salary based on the approved Education Assistant salary scale, dependent on experience and schedule availability.
• And health and dental plan? :)
• RRSP match program
• Regular professional development
• Paid sick/personal days.
• As an independent non-profit school, we operate on a cost recovery basis. While we are unable to be competitive with private and public school salaries, our schedule flexibility, professional development opportunities, benefits and paid sick/personal days make up for it.