Classroom Assistant & After School Care at STRATFORD HALL

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

24.75

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Judgment, Collaboration, Flexibility, Care, Guidance, Leadership

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Title: Classroom Assistant & After School Care Department: After School Care/Auxiliary Programs Reports to: Auxiliary Programs Coordinator Interfaces with: faculty, staff, students and the entire school community Term of contract: permanent Start date: as soon as possible Salary range: $24.75 per hour with a full benefits package The School Stratford Hall, an independent, K-12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, this warm, welcoming community is home to over 540 students and over 100 teachers and support staff. Our graduates attend the top post-secondary schools in Canada, the US and abroad. Founded in 2000, Stratford Hall is one of the few IB continuum schools in Canada and has a rich tradition of educational innovation and excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Position Rationale and Goal: After School Care (ASC), clubs, camps, and summer programs are offered to Stratford Hall families and are an integral part of the school’s commitment to families. The Classroom Assistant & After School Care role is integral to the success of Stratford Hall’s ASC, clubs and summer programs. Candidate Profile The Stratford Hall faculty and staff developed a profile to capture our priorities as educators. I am a Stratford Hall Educator: * I Pursue Knowledge * I Listen to Understand * I Build Bridges * I Model Adaptability * I Cultivate Safe Spaces Qualifications and Experience * An Educational Assistant/ECE certificate, equivalent, or higher preferred * Previous work experience with children, preferably in a school setting Preferred attributes * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to use judgment when providing information * Collaborative and flexible team-player * Ability to provide care and mature guidance to children * Self starter and comfortable leading groups of children Key Responsibilities * Supervision of students during recess play, in after school care, and support with crosswalk safety. * Planning and implementation of camp programming during school breaks throughout the year and summer. * In-class support for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students. * Facilitate student learning by following the teacher’s directions in working with individuals and groups of students. * Assist with the setup, use and organization of learning resources in the classroom. * Be active in the classroom to help reinforce behavioural expectations, redirecting students as necessary. * Be available to support the coverage needs of the team. * Additional responsibilities as requested by the Principal. After School Care (ASC) and Camps Responsibilities (In addition to working in the ASC Program during the school year, the Classroom Assistant & After School Care also works in day camps throughout the school year and during winter, spring and summer holidays) * Assist in the provision of a variety of age appropriate learning and play opportunities that align with the School’s mission and vision. * Lead groups of children in specific sports, games, crafts, learning activities and field trips. * Manage behaviours and adapt activities to meet the needs of groups or individuals. * Work collaboratively with the auxiliary team to plan camp programming. Application Process Interested applicants should complete our online application process with a cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Stratford Hall. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodations you need.

Responsibilities

The Classroom Assistant & After School Care role involves supervising students during recess and after school care, as well as providing in-class support for students from Kindergarten to Grade 5. Additional responsibilities include planning and implementing camp programming and managing behaviors during activities.