Educational Assistant (1.0)
New Heights School and Learning Services is a not-for-profit School and Specialized Service provider for families with children aged 2 ½ – 20 years with a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum, or with similar learning challenges. We are a play-based program that utilizes the strengths and interests of each student to address social-emotional and academic goals. Classrooms at New Heights School are multi-grade, with a maximum of 10 students with a consistent Teacher and Educational Assistant teaching team.
New Heights currently requires an Educational Assistant (1.0) to work with an Elementary (Grades 4-7) Classroom or a Junior High (Grades 7-9) Classroom.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Educational Assistant will:
- Support the students by teaching, using and modeling strategies and tools
- Collaborate to determine approaches that are most effective for the students
- Develop and implement engaging strategies and tools to address specified emotional and academic goals
- Monitor and document students’ progress
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education (certificate, diploma, and/or degree) in an appropriate discipline
- Experience working with children with autistic/neurodivergent youth
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and highly motivated to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Resumes will be accepted until Monday May 12, 2025.
The position starts at the end of August 2025.
All applicant submissions are appreciated, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
