Education Assistant, Junior School; Intermediate/Middle School Program
Education Assistant, Junior School (Intermediate/Middle School Program)
Full-time, Fixed-term Contract
2026- 2027
At Crofton House School, we inspire girls to discover and pursue their personal excellence from the first day of junior kindergarten to grade 12 and beyond.
Bound by our belief in the power of all-girls education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our learning environment – including you.
Crofton House School is seeking an experienced education assistant to work with teachers in the Intermediate/Middle School Program. You will be part of a collaborative teaching team supporting the positive growth and development of young girls in the Junior School. Fulfil your vision as an education assistant by joining this dynamic school community with motivated students, inspirational colleagues and supportive parents along with abundant resources and enriching professional development opportunities.
Teaching and learning are guided and enhanced by the principles of a student-centred, collaborative approach with an inquiry-based focus to deepen learning for young students.
Responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with teachers to organize enriching programs with a focus on Intermediate and Middle School classrooms (Grade 4
- 7)
Support individual and small groups of learners who require additional attention to navigate the school day (eg. in areas including social, emotional, executive functioning and academic support)
Assist individual students as outlined in an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or School Based Support Plan (SBSP) following guidance from classroom teacher and learning resource teacher
Work in collaboration with teachers to organise support and strategies in response to individual student needs
Provide clear and detailed documentation of student progress and behaviour as a means to determine triggers, patterns and effective interventions
Be part of regular meetings about student learning with the full team of educators
Assist teachers in performing specific tasks and responsibilities
Prepare instructional materials and classroom visual displays
Supervise children during transitions, at lunch and at play outside
Participate in our after-school care and co-curricular program
Support school events such as our Public Speaking event, Sports Day and concerts
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education/ Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma or equivalent an asset
1 - 3 years previous experience working with children in a learning setting
Experience supporting a range of learning needs informed by research and best practice in an inclusive classroom setting eg. ADHD, ASD, sensory and regulation needs
Experience documenting student behaviour
Awareness of the learning styles of young girls
Demonstrated ability to be innovative, flexible, highly organized with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong time management skills
Energy, commitment, and readiness to participate in the co-curricular program and the diverse life of the school community
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