Educational Support Position - CYC / ECE / EA

at  Junior Academy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

· A trauma informed background is preferred.
· Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
· Post Secondary Education in child and youth work, education, early childhood education, etc.
· Experience working in a school and in a special education environment
· Evidence of building a strong rapport with children and parents
· Demonstrate a passion for ongoing learning and professional development
· Has an aptitude for differentiated learning styles and approaches.
· Be skilled in the use of technology
· Creative in approaching and engages students with a range of learning styles
· Ability to work independently, as well as part of the teaching team.
· Ability to work flexibly and to adapt in a constantly changing and thriving environment.
· Demonstrated talent for teaching, coaching, mentoring and inspiring students
· Proven ability to develop smooth, collaborative working relationships with parents and colleagues
· Evidence of strong written and oral communication and organizational skills
· Experience using differentiated instructional strategies and learning strategies.
Salary: Starting salary begins at $26 - $31 / hour
Hours: Between 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; pending schedule.
To Apply: Interested candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter by Friday, February 7th, 2025. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $26.00-$31.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-02-07
Expected start date: 2025-02-1

· Providing direct support to one students in a homeroom classroom.
· Providing direct support for regulation and participation in classroom activities.
· Supporting the accommodation and modification of curricular expectations in the moment.
· Providing reinforcement of skills.
· Providing out of class instruction / support as directed by the homeroom teacher.
· Experience with neurodiverse learning profiles a must.
· Preference given to candidates with experience providing social / emotional support.
· Experience as a co-regulator.
· A passion for learning about the best approaches for working with exceptional children.
· Maintaining productive working habits and discipline in the classroom.
· Discussing students’ progress with parents and guardians, administrators and other professionals as necessary.