Job description
Claro Nanaimo is hiring for the casual on-call position of Substitute Mentor (Education Assistant/Behaviour Interventionist) in our learning centre for 2026-27 program year. Join our long-term team of enthusiastic and supportive Mentors working with the coolest kids on earth! This is a wonderful opportunity for someone newer to the field or in an employment transition. Set your own availability (Monday-Friday).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized support to pod of 3 or 4 neurodivergent students in their online school programs.
- Plan and deliver opportunities for social skills, life skills and therapeutic recreation in the learning centre and community.
- Prevent crisis escalation through use of non-violent crisis intervention skills.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience and/or understanding of neurodivergence (e.g. Autism, FASD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.)
- Comfortable with Google Workspace (Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: professional, clear and warm.
- Familiarity with trauma-sensitive care and collaborative problem-solving are assets.
- Resilience through adversity and rational detachment (ability to not take things personally).
Additional Requirements:
- A clear criminal record check through the BC Criminal Records Program
- A minimum availability of 1 full day (8:00-3:30) per week.
Claro offers:
- A combination of pre-scheduled shifts and on-call shifts (night-before or morning of)
- Ongoing professional development.
- Regular team debriefing to promote wellness.
- Open communication, feedback and professional growth.
To apply:
- Submit resume through Indeed or email a PDF to [email protected]
- Include your personal email address.
- Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Tell us about why a casual on-call position as a Claro Mentor is a good fit for you.
Work Location: In person
