Job summary
This role provides essential instructional, behavioral, and administrative support to lead educators and students in learning environments. Success involves reinforcing lesson plans, assisting individual or small groups of students, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and productive classroom setting.
Responsibilities
- Support lead educators by preparing instructional materials and setting up classroom equipment or activities.
- Work directly with individual students or small groups to reinforce academic concepts and learning objectives.
- Assist in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) and behavioral support strategies under teacher guidance.
- Monitor student behavior across classroom, hallway, cafeteria, and recreational settings to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Help track and record student progress, attendance, and behavioral observations to share with the supervisory teacher.
- Assist students with physical, personal care, or mobility needs where required during the school day.
Required qualifications
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with students, educators, and support staff.
- Basic proficiency with standard classroom technology and learning tools.
- Eligibility to pass required background checks and child protection clearances.
Preferred qualifications
- Prior experience working with children or young adults in an educational, childcare, or community setting.
- Relevant certification or coursework in education, special education, or child development.
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Skills
Classroom SupportBehavior ManagementSpecial Education SupportStudent SupervisionInstructional AssistanceCommunicationRecord KeepingEmpathy