Educational Assistant Occasional

The Niagara Children’s Centre School Authority invites applications for the position of classroom support as an Occasional Educational Assistant (EA). The Niagara Children`s Centre School Authority is one of the Section 68 School Authorities in the province of Ontario. As a Centre of excellence, the Niagara Children’s Centre School provides individualized education and therapeutic programming in small group settings to children and youth 4-21 years of age with multi-learning and physical exceptionalities.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the teacher, an EA will provide education support and therapy to children 4-21 years of age who have physical and/or communication disabilities.

Interested applicants must have:

• Demonstrated experience working with students with special education needs of varying ages
• Ability to work with classroom teachers in order to establish a positive classroom environment
• Ability to support students in the areas of mobility, communication, life skills, and personal care
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to support therapy in a classroom environment
• Proven ability to deal with classroom management and emergency situations and to take appropriate actions based on established Board policies and procedures;
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff and others;
• Proven ability to follow policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Understanding and commitment to confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a College of Applied Arts & Technology in Educational Assistant and Adult Supports (preferred), or equivalent post secondary training such as Child and Youth Worker, Autism Behavior Sciences.
• Experience in an Educational Assistant role in the classroom is considered an asset.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program;
• Must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting)
• Standard First Aid/CPR and Behavior Management System (BMS) certifications are preferred.
• Provision of a satisfactory Police Clearance including a Vulnerable Sector Police Check from the last 6 months (or ability to obtain one) is a condition of employment.

Start Date:

Hiring for occasional/supply work for the 25/26 School Year. You may supply for multiple boards at the same time (DSBN, NCDSB, etc.).

Application Information:

NOTE: All offers of employment made to successful applicants are conditional until such time as a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening have been verified. Please be advised that it is the practice of the NCCSA that your employment will not start until the Board has received a current police check (within the last 6 months ) and the Board is satisfied that there are no criminal convictions which would preclude your employment.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Communication with applicants selected for an interview will be via email. Please ensure your email address on your resume is accurate. Positions will be open until filled. 

NCCSA is committed to equitable and inclusive hiring. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. NCCSA is also an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve.

Job Type: Casual

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call

Work Location: In person