IDEA LAB Assistant at STRATFORD HALL

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

61401.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Thinking, Robotics, Coding, Woodworking, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Adobe Creative Suite, Small Electronics, Classroom Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Instructional Support, Administrative Skills, Student Supervision, Digital Arts

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Title: Idea Lab Assistant Department: Junior School Reports to: Junior School Principal Interfaces with: Students, faculty and staff, parents Term of contract: Full-time, permanent Start date: August 27, 2026 Salary range: $56,585 - $61,401 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, the School is home to 530 students and a faculty and staff of over 85 teachers and support staff. Our graduates attend the top post-secondary schools in Canada, the U.S. and abroad. Stratford Hall was the first IB continuum school in BC and has a rich tradition of educational excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The Idea Lab The Idea Lab and the design programs that run within it support the creative development of the students at SH. It is a collaborative learning environment where students across all grades can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. Students gather in grade or multi-aged groups to share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network, and build. The Idea Lab is a physical space that extends the learning beyond the classroom and that encourages students to become innovative designers who use a variety of technologies within the design process. This process helps students identify and solve problems by creating new, useful, or imaginative solutions. Position Rationale and Goal Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff, the Idea Lab Assistant reports daily to the Idea Lab Coordinator, with the Junior School Principal providing oversight. The Idea Lab Assistant supports teachers by assisting students with learning tasks, organizing the learning environment, providing pastoral care for students, and/or performing other duties as assigned by teachers or the Principal. As key members of the staff, the Idea Lab Assistant contributes to the development and overall improvement of the School. The Idea Lab Assistant is an important part of the school community, interacting with colleagues from across the school. As Stratford Hall has a strong focus on information and communication technologies, the Idea Lab Assistant must be a competent and confident user of computer applications relevant to both classroom administration procedures and the instructional program. Qualifications Education: require a high school diploma; prefer undergraduate degree; additional qualification or training in education is an asset; Work experience: previous work experience with children, preferably in a school setting. Preferred attributes: * Experience and interest in any of the following: design thinking, interactive digital arts, robotics, woodworking, coding, laser cutter, 3D printer and small electronics * Experience with Adobe Creative Suite apps (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator, Rush) is preferred * Food Safe Certification * Strong communication skills in English * Strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills * The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team * Ability to operate a variety of office and school equipment, including equipment specific to the needs of the students * Ability to use judgment when providing information Key Responsibilities Supporting teachers * Assist in organizing events specific to a grade/class/subject area * Meet with the Idea Lab team weekly to address the weekly needs for the Idea Lab * Provide meaningful and timely communication to teachers * Assist in monitoring student attendance, behaviour and progress * Inform the Idea Lab Coordinator or Principal of concerns regarding parents, staff or students Supporting students as required * Work directly with students in small groups or one-to-one in order to reinforce concepts and skills, and implement instructional programs designed by the teacher * Support students so they can be actively engaged in their own learning * Accommodate the individual needs of students as directed * Co-curricular duties: sponsor or assist with two clubs/activities (two out of three terms during the year), which will meet after school or during lunch * Actively supervise students during recess, lunch break, or at other times as required Organizing the space and instructional materials (set up and/or take down) * Maintain and support the day-to-day operations of the Idea Lab and its technologies * Monitor and respond in a timely way to the Idea Lab ticketing system * Ensure safe operation of the Idea Lab * Train users in the safe use of technologies as they are implemented in the Idea Lab * Maintain tidiness of spaces and supply rooms * Organizing materials * Organizing/removing/recycling old student work and archiving as needed * Creating, editing and organizing photos/videos of student artwork for social media, yearbook, school website and student portfolios * Create and prepare teaching resources as directed * Maintain resources and storage areas as directed * Take responsibility for classroom displays as directed Support camps as part of Auxiliary Programs * Help plan and prep camp * Help run camps during school breaks with the support of the ASC coordinator and other ASC staff * Prep resources for summer camp Professional development * Engage in professional development * Actively participate in formal observations * Seek and act upon constructive feedback and advice Application Process Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest in 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 accommodation you need.

Responsibilities

The Idea Lab Assistant supports teachers and students by facilitating learning tasks and maintaining the day-to-day operations of the creative lab. Responsibilities include managing lab technologies, supervising students, and assisting with the organization of instructional materials and school events.