Teaching Assistant

Chisholm Academy is a private school in Oakville for students in grades 7 through 12 who have a history of academic difficulties. Staff consider Chisholm to be an exciting, stimulating, and family-like environment. Students may have learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety disorders, or have experienced life situations that have made it difficult for them to be successful in school. Some key factors that differentiate the Academy include:

* An average of 8-10 students per class

* Exceptional IEPs for every student with regular meetings being held to update and modify

* Modern facilities with a dedicated fibre optic Internet connection and extensive assistive technology

* Amazing staff with extensive training and a strong desire to help kids!

The Academy currently has a need for a:

Teaching Assistant - (This role is usually held by junior level OCT certified teachers or experienced Teaching Assistants.) You have experience in the classroom environment assisting students. You will:

• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce students’ learning using lessons and methods developed with the classroom teacher.
• Help students with assignments.
• Help build students’ social skills, emotional skills and self-esteem.
• Offer encouragement to help students fit into the classroom and the school community.
• Assist the classroom teacher with behavioural interventions.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you believe you are well-suited to work with the students of Chisholm Academy. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for the successful candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-01-29