Educational Assistant LTO

Position Title : Educational Assistant LTO

THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 750 students in JK to Grade 12 from more than 55 countries worldwide. Education at Ridley is 'learner-centred' and inquiry-based, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It places students at the heart of the learning experience and develops curiosity, open-mindedness, and agile thinking and doing. Guided by our vision, we aim to inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe.

We strive as a community to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do. Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity and value being of service in a richly diverse community. Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

Ridley College is located on 90 picturesque acres in St. Catharines, Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century-old buildings housing modernized technology. Our new, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, slated to open in early 2024 as part of the ongoing Campaign for Ridley, will continue to reshape the learning experience for future generations of Ridleians and uphold Ridley’s place as a global leader in education.

Ridley’s teaching facilities are second to none. All teaching spaces have a wireless network and Internet access and are equipped with SMARTBoard technology.

OVERVIEW

Ridley College has an opportunity for a casual Educational Assistant in our Lower School commencing immediately.

This role will assist the Teachers in supporting the emotional wellbeing of students in the classroom, implementing classroom routines and curriculum, and the tracking and supporting of student behaviour.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Support Diploma or related field of study or work experience
• A minimum of one (1) year demonstrated successful experience supporting individuals with special needs is preferred
• Experience working with young children / students with learning and / or behavioural exceptionalities
• and who are exhibiting severe behavioural / emotional difficulties
• Strong teamwork with a high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy when engaging with our faculty team and students
• Strong ability to adapt to changing situations and coping with stressful situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, exemplary communication skills, problem-solving, negotiation, and mediation skills