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Description

Get to Know Us
Kerrobert Composite School is a collaborative community with high expectations for all our students and staff. We believe through differentiation and support, ALL students are capable of achieving success. We are an active, vibrant community with a variety of extracurricular activities to meet the needs of our students. We need an engaged team member who will demonstrate kindness, respect and integrity for students, families, and colleagues while maintaining the high standards that are a pillar of the KCS community. We welcome your interest! Please join us!

Summary of Position
Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students. Educational Assistants support students with intensive needs in five key areas: providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic assistance, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers.

As an Educational Assistant, you will focus on supporting various student programming at different grade levels.

Qualifications
Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experience
Preference will be given to an individual who has obtained a post-secondary certificate from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent program

The Right Person will
genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun;
possess strong planning and organizational skills while showing initiative;
have excellent communication skills; and
be enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment.

LSKYSD Benefits
family health coverage;
generous sick leave plan;
school breaks and summers off;
professional development opportunities;
maternity leave top up benefit;
family assistance program;
secure pension plan;
an opportunity to make a difference.