Educational Assistant (term contract)
New Heights School and Learning Services is a not-for-profit School and Specialized Service provider for families with autistic/neurodivergent children aged 2 ½ – 20 years with a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum, or with similar learning differences. We are a play-based program that utilizes the strengths and interests of each student to address social-emotional and academic goals. Classrooms at New Heights School are multi-grade, with a maximum of 10 students with a consistent Teacher and Educational Assistant teaching team.
New Heights currently requires one Educational Assistant (1.0) for a high school classroom to cover a maternity leave until Summer Break.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Educational Assistant will:
- Support the students by teaching, using and modeling strategies and tools
- Collaborate to determine approaches that are most effective for the students
- Develop and implement engaging strategies and tools to address specified emotional and academic goals
- Monitor and document students’ progress
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education (certificate, diploma, and/or degree) in an appropriate discipline
- Experience working with autistic/neurodivergent children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and highly motivated to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Resumes will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
The position starts at the beginning of March.
All applicant submissions are appreciated, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
