Classroom Assistant & After School Care

Position: Classroom Assistant & After School Care

Type: Permanent, 12-month position (Part-time, 30 hours per week)

Department: After school Care /Auxiliary Programs

Reports to: Auxiliary Programs Coordinator

Interfaces with: Faculty, staff, students and the entire school community

Start date: As soon as possible

The School

Stratford Hall, an independent, K-12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, this warm, welcoming community is home to over 540 students and over 100 teachers and support staff. Our graduates attend the top post-secondary schools in Canada, the US and abroad. Founded in 2000, Stratford Hall is one of the few IB continuum schools in Canada and has a rich tradition of educational innovation and excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.

Position Rationale:

After School Care (ASC), Clubs, Camps, and Summer Programs are offered to Stratford Hall families and are an integral part of the school’s commitment to families. The Classroom Assistant & After School Care role is integral to the success of Stratford Hall’s ASC, Clubs and Summer Programs.

Preferred attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use judgment when providing information

• Collaborative and flexible team-player

• Ability to provide care and mature guidance to children

• Self starter and comfortable leading groups of children

Qualifications and Experience

An Educational Assistant/ECE certificate, equivalent, or higher - preferred

Previous work experience with children, preferably in a school setting

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Supervision of students during recess play and support with crosswalk safety.

Planning and implementation of camp programming during school breaks throughout the year and summer.

In-class support for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students.

Facilitate student learning by following the teacher’s directions in working with individuals and groups of students.

Assist with the setup, use and organization of learning resources in the classroom.

Be active in the classroom to help reinforce behavioural expectations, redirecting students as necessary.

Be available to support the coverage needs of the team.

After School Care (ASC) and Camps:

(In addition to working in the ASC Program during the school year, the Classroom Assistant/After School Care also works in day camps throughout the school year and during winter, spring and summer holidays)

Assist in the provision of a variety of age appropriate learning and play opportunities that align with the School’s mission and vision.

Lead groups of children in specific sports, games, crafts, learning activities and field trips.

Manage behaviours and adapt activities to meet the needs of groups or individuals.

Compensation: $24.75 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. Benefits include Health & Dental, AD&D, Life and LTD. RRSP Matching program, 2 paid personal days and paid sick time.

All interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume, attention Junior School Principal, to careers@stratfordhall.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Stratford Hall. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodations you need.