Learning Strategies Education Assistant
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Learning Strategies Education Assistant
Senior School (Grade 8-12)
Full Time - 1 Year Contract
Starting September 2026
About York House School
It all began on the corner of Granville and 28th where seven fearless women welcomed 17 students to the very first York House School in 1932. Nearly a century later, thousands of students have found their unique path and purpose at YHS. Our School has since grown into one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Today, we serve approximately 700 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
At York House School, our Vision is clear: seeing the world as it is, and imagining what it could be, we aspire to create a transformational experience for students who are empowered to reshape the future.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to creating an environment that elevates the mind, celebrates uniqueness, inspires creativity, and encourages discourse.
Why Join Us?
At York House School, we’re fostering a learning environment where creative exploration, courageous conversation and deep intellectual engagement are equally celebrated. This bold approach requires a highly skilled, diverse and energetic team of committed faculty and staff. Please check out our Spark Strategic Plan to learn more.
If you are passionate about education, excited by the opportunity to inspire future leaders, and eager to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community, we would love to hear from you.
About This Role
York House School is inviting applications from compassionate, innovative and qualified Resource Educational Assistants committed to providing an exceptional 21st-century learning environment for our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work with students with a variety of learning diversities. Through working alongside the Learning Strategies Coordinator, learning strategies and classroom teachers, Educational Assistants play an important role in the implementation of IEPs (Individual Education Plans) by performing a variety of functions to support our diverse learners, including working one-to-one with students in the classroom.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Educational Assistant with Special Education training
- Two years of working in Special Education preferred
- Experience and/or qualifications in working with children with hearing impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a range of neuro-diversities
- British Columbia Teachers' certification is an asset
- Independent School experience is an asset
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of British Columbia Curriculum and pedagogy
- Knowledge of the current research on girls and learning, developing critical 21st-century global capacities
- Demonstrated experience as an enthusiastic and caring educator. A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all its many dimensions
- Collaborative and flexible, supportive, and effective team-player
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to educating the whole student
- Demonstrated ability to integrate technology purposefully to transform learning
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual learners
- Experience using an inquiry-based and project-based learning approach
- Committed to continuous professional growth and improvement
Review our Career Page.
Please apply here.
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Compensation is $37.30 in accordance with the Collective Agreement with BCGEU.
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Posted On
April 09, 2026 10:34 AM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
May 29, 2026
Openings
2
Job Type
Full Time, Contract/Term
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
Job Open To
Teachers & Administrators
City
Vancouver
School/Location
York House School
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Salary
$37.30
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
End Date
06/25/2027
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About the role
Learning Strategies Education Assistant
Senior School (Grade 8-12)
Full Time - 1 Year Contract
Starting September 2026
About York House School
It all began on the corner of Granville and 28th where seven fearless women welcomed 17 students to the very first York House School in 1932. Nearly a century later, thousands of students have found their unique path and purpose at YHS. Our School has since grown into one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Today, we serve approximately 700 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
At York House School, our Vision is clear: seeing the world as it is, and imagining what it could be, we aspire to create a transformational experience for students who are empowered to reshape the future.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to creating an environment that elevates the mind, celebrates uniqueness, inspires creativity, and encourages discourse.
Why Join Us?
At York House School, we’re fostering a learning environment where creative exploration, courageous conversation and deep intellectual engagement are equally celebrated. This bold approach requires a highly skilled, diverse and energetic team of committed faculty and staff. Please check out our Spark Strategic Plan to learn more.
If you are passionate about education, excited by the opportunity to inspire future leaders, and eager to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community, we would love to hear from you.
About This Role
York House School is inviting applications from compassionate, innovative and qualified Resource Educational Assistants committed to providing an exceptional 21st-century learning environment for our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work with students with a variety of learning diversities. Through working alongside the Learning Strategies Coordinator, learning strategies and classroom teachers, Educational Assistants play an important role in the implementation of IEPs (Individual Education Plans) by performing a variety of functions to support our diverse learners, including working one-to-one with students in the classroom.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Educational Assistant with Special Education training
- Two years of working in Special Education preferred
- Experience and/or qualifications in working with children with hearing impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a range of neuro-diversities
- British Columbia Teachers' certification is an asset
- Independent School experience is an asset
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of British Columbia Curriculum and pedagogy
- Knowledge of the current research on girls and learning, developing critical 21st-century global capacities
- Demonstrated experience as an enthusiastic and caring educator. A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all its many dimensions
- Collaborative and flexible, supportive, and effective team-player
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to educating the whole student
- Demonstrated ability to integrate technology purposefully to transform learning
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual learners
- Experience using an inquiry-based and project-based learning approach
- Committed to continuous professional growth and improvement
Review our Career Page.
Please apply here.
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Compensation is $37.30 in accordance with the Collective Agreement with BCGEU.
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Posted On
April 09, 2026 10:34 AM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
May 29, 2026
Openings
2
Job Type
Full Time, Contract/Term
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
Job Open To
Teachers & Administrators
City
Vancouver
School/Location
York House School
+ Show more
Salary
$37.30
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
End Date
06/25/2027
Apply
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About BC Public Schools
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