Teacher Assistant & After School Care Supervision Aide

Full - time

Junior School (Gr. 1-7)

From September 5, 2023 to June 21, 2024

Working at York House School

York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school. All staff contribute towards empowering our students to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors. On our path to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, we share the belief that individuals have inherent rights and deserve to be respected for who they are; that every member of our community belongs here and feels included; that we must treat others with dignity and expect the same in return.

About this Role

This combined position of Teacher Assistant, Lunch Supervision Aide, and After School Care Supervision starts as Teacher Assistant from 9:00am until 2:45pm when After School Care runs until 5:30pm. Working days will be those when the students are in attendance including two days before the start of school for set-up and two days at the end of the school year for clean-up. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for providing assistance to the teacher and the students in the development of strategies to achieve academic, behavioural, and social goals. Teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching, and behaviour management working alongside the teachers. 

After School Care Program Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the After School Care Program at the Junior School from 2:45pm to 5:30pm Monday to Friday on days when school is in session

  • Work collaboratively with the other two ASC supervisors and the ASC Manager

  • Provide a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for students ranging from grades 1 to 6

  • Prepare and plan for activities daily

  • Meet the requirements of the YHS Junior School ASC childcare license

• Supervise student lunch and/or recess inside and outside

• Supervise other student activities as needed

Teacher Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assists the teacher in the implementation of curriculum, classroom materials and schedules to meet the needs of students

• Reinforces concepts introduced by the teacher and supports instructional programs designed by the teacher

• Maintains regular communications with the teacher and other team members and other relevant staff

• Supports the delivery of assessments such as Words Their Way, DIBELS, and PM Benchmarking

• Help students individually or in small groups with activities

• Supervises student(s) both on and off the school campus as required

• Operates standard school and office equipment including personal computer applications, instructional aid communications, and special individualized equipment

• May carry out emergency procedures

• Performs other related duties as assigned

 Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Collaborative and flexible team-player

• Knowledge of the current research on girls and learning

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to engage in a collegial and supportive manner.

• Able to provide care and mature guidance to children

• Have relevant work experience

• Early Childhood Certification or Responsible Adult Training is an asset

• Current First Aid Certification

• Food Safe Certification

• 19 years of age or over

 

Review our Career Page for more information about benefits and programs for staff.

Please apply online here.

This posting will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. All employees of YHS must be able to provide a passed vulnerable sector screening criminal record report. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About York House School

York House School, located in the heart of Vancouver, is one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Founded in 1932 by seven progressive and insightful women, York House provides an outstanding education for approximately 650 girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.  For more information about York House School, please visit our website at yorkhouse.ca.