Educational assistant for Evergreen Independent School.  Evergreen Independent School is a caring and respectful community which provides a balanced education primarily for students from the Cowichan Valley, combining academic excellence and individual development, and ensuring that all students are safe, accepted and respected. This is a casual position, typically 8:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, with the potential for extra hours. Holidays align with school holidays.

Job Requirements 

Skills:

• Experience working with elementary school aged students.

• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, students and society members with diplomacy and professionalism.

• Knowledge of current child development theories and understanding of the theories behind various learning styles.

• Ability to support and respond to different learning styles. Specialized training is an asset.

• Time management skills with ability to be flexible and multitask.

• Ability to understand and follow a lesson plan as set out by the classroom teacher.

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Ability to lead a group of elementary-aged students.

• Accepts direction from teaching staff and colleagues when appropriate.

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• Post secondary training in educational related subject areas, example  special educational assistant diploma, early childhood educator diploma, behaviour intervention certificate.

• Current first aid certificate.

• Current criminal record check

Compensation:

• Starting wage 21.17/Hr 

• Benefits package including: Extended medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance,  Group RRSP(pending minimum FTE requirements)