Junior School – Educational Assistant

Position: Long term occasional [One year contract]

Position Type: Full time

Classification: CO2

Language of Instruction: Bilingual [French and English]

Location: Toronto campus – 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7

Branch: Junior School (Grade 2-5)

Start Date: August 2021

About the position

Reporting to the Principal and/or his delegates, (and working in collaboration with the teachers and resource teachers) you will be responsible to:

Work collaboratively with the homeroom teacher and specialist

Work directly with a group of students under your own supervision

Facilitate educational activities/ workshops depending on the program in place

Collaborate with teachers for the welfare of students using positive discipline

Use appropriate language and interactions, modeling positive behavior

Provide support to designated teachers in the classroom with students

Assist in the preparation and storage of equipment used for teaching

Supervise lunches and/or recess

Replace occasionally in the classroom during meetings

Participate in in-house professional development

Perform other duties as required

What we offer

TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:

Compensation

Benefits

Professional development

Who we are looking for

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect and engagement. The ideal candidate profile is as follows:

Excellent French and English skills (oral and written)

Minimum 2years of relevant experience with children (pre-school, primary and junior levels)

Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful, and diplomatic communication skills with students, parents and staff

Strong work ethic and effective time management skills

Independent and reliable team player, flexible with the ability to work in a demanding environment and to transition easily depending on the situation

Proven effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills

Discretion

TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal.

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