Educational Assistant
Job Description and Requirements
St. Lawrence School is located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and we are seeking an enthusiastic educational assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate should be a passionate educator with strong organizational skills and robust knowledge of helping students with special needs. The candidate will be part of a collaborative teaching team, where strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to effectively communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators. All faculty and staff at St. Lawrence School share an enthusiasm for making a positive and uplifting impact on our young students.
The successful candidate will have completed a formal Educational Assistant and Inclusion (EAI) certificate. Other relevant training includes graduates from an Educational Assistant (EA) or a Classroom and Community Support (CCS) program. We also welcome candidates who possess a strong interest, related experience, or relevant training, coupled with a genuine willingness to learn and grow in this field of supporting students with diverse needs.
Candidates must be positive role models and demonstrate high moral standards for students, as fitting for a staff member at an academic-oriented, independent school in British Columbia. The chosen candidate will be expected to assist teachers and administrators on a daily basis in delivering activities and supervising students. They will assist students in reaching their goals, support the instruction of lessons, maintain supportive relationships, and contribute to the extracurricular life of the school.
Vacancy Summary
Location: St. Lawrence School – Vancouver, BC
Position: Full-time support Position (7-8 hours per day)
Compensation Package: $25-30 per hour
Start Date: Classes begin in September 2026
Students: 1 diverse needs student at the high school level
Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
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Committed to educational excellence.
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Works with teachers to understand classroom management structure, behaviour support plan, and expectations of students.
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Connects with students and works to understand their needs, interests and concerns. Helps students to recognize their own emotions and the emotions and needs of others. Helps students to self-regulate behavior.
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Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with internal and external community members.
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Understanding of other cultures and the ability to communicate in cross-cultural environments.
- Ability to be tactful, demonstrate excellent judgment, and work as a positive and collaborative team member.
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Facilitates math and reading activities and oversees the completion of related work.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, parents, staff and community members.
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Ability to identify and assist students with emotional and other health concerns.
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Enthusiastic, energetic, a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
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Assists in developing, arranging and supervising curricular and extra-curricular activities within and outside the school including field trips.
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Assists with assessing student progress and reports to classroom Teacher.
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Well-organized, with the ability to meet deadlines.
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A willingness to follow the school's policies and procedures.
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Enjoy leadership in extra-curricular student-based activities.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other educational technology.
The following is to be included in your application:
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Cover letter and resume, listing special certificates, licenses, honours and awards.
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Relevant special interests or activities for which afterschool club leadership could be considered.
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BC Teaching Qualifications Certificate (or confirmation of application for certification)
Training, Education, Experience
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Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
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Education Assistant (EA, EAI or CCS) or related certification is an asset.
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Minimum of 1 year of experience as a teaching assistant or similar role is an asset.
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Experience developing learning activities for children and youth.
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Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector).
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Food Safe certification is an asset.
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First Aid/CPR certification.
As a condition of employment, applicants must provide and maintain a clear criminal record check, including a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report.
St. Lawrence School firmly believes that expanding our diversity, while adjusting our practice, will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong. SLS is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in an interview, please inform the Principal of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require regarding the materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.
For more information, please contact Brad Helgason by email: [email protected]
