Overview
Temporary Educational Assistants Jobs in London – Ontario at Thames Valley District School Board
Title: Temporary Educational Assistants
Company: Thames Valley District School Board
Location: London – Ontario
Category: Education / Teaching, Social Work
Position: TEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS
Position Summary:
Educational Assistants provide support to students with a variety of special needs including physical, developmental and behavioural. Educational Assistants work with children with special needs in a classroom setting, either in an integrated mainstream classroom or in a contained classroom. Candidates must also be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position to support our children with special needs, which may include toileting, lifting, transferring, and personal care.
Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to working in a
diverse
school community and / or
work environment
. Position
Qualifications:
2-year or 3-year Community College Diploma in Development Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant or Educational Support (Preferred) OR 2-year Community College Diploma in Early Childhood
Education
and registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. OR 2-year Community College Diploma in Social Service Work. Relevant paid experience working with children who have special needs required. OR 3-year or 4-year University Degree majoring in Sociology, Psychology, Disability Studies, Child and Youth Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Relevant paid experience working with children who have special needs required. You must attach proof of academic qualifications in order to be considered. Rate of Pay: $24.05 per hour plus 4% vacation pay The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons and medical screening test.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian
education
standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada.
