Education Assistant​/Support Worker

EDUCATION ASSISTANT/SUPPORT WORKER

Position Overview

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and developmentally oriented individual to provide all-around care, companionship and learning support, for a school aged child in a home-based learning environment. This role combines educational support and collaborative planning with parents to ensure the child thrives emotionally, socially, and academically. The child benefits from patient, responsive, and individualized support.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Care & Support with daily routine

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and emotionally responsive care throughout the day.
• Support predictable daily routines and smooth transitions.
• Encourage and support healthy habits, including preparing healthy snacks and lunches.
• Help co-regulate emotions and provide calm support during periods of dysregulation.
• Help the child build independence while offering reassurance and structure.

Educational & Learning Support

• Execute and support a specialized curriculum tailored to the child's learning needs.
• Think creatively and contribute ideas to enhance learning, collaborating closely with parents.
• Ensure the child gets fresh air and physical activity daily.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents, including daily debriefs and progress updates.

Days/Hours of work:

40 hours/week

• Monday - Friday:
  From 9:00 AM To 3:30 PM + 7.5 hrs a week to be used for prep, admin, or debriefing as needed

Requirements & Qualifications

• Driver's licence and own vehicle.
• Strong understanding of child development
• Ability to support emotional regulation and varying behaviors with empathy and confidence.
• Experience or training as a:
  • Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)
  • Child and Youth Care Worker
  • Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
  • Education Assistant
  • Or similar ……. highly desired!

Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 (Commensurate with experience, education and qualifications) + transportation allowance + health benefits package

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