Job Code: 4027005

Stratford Hall

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Job Details

Title: Educational Assistant 1:1 − Senior School

Department: Senior School

Reports to: Senior School Principal

Interfaces with: students, teachers, and the entire school community

Term of contract: August 27, 2026 - June 25, 2027

Start date: August 27, 2026

Salary range: $56,585 - $61,401

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We are seeking an energetic, creative, compassionate, and positive individual who is passionate about working with children and supporting a student on an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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The School

Stratford Hall, an independent, K-12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, this warm, welcoming community is home to over 540 students and over 100 teachers and support staff. Our graduates attend the top post-secondary schools in Canada, the US and abroad. Founded in 2000, Stratford Hall is one of the few IB continuum schools in Canada and has a rich tradition of educational innovation and excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.

Position Rationale and Goal

Under the management of the Principal, and in collaboration with the Learning Strategist, teachers and other support staff, the Educational Assistant will enhance and support the learning of one or more students. The Educational Assistant will work to support those students individually, as part of a small group or amongst the class as a whole. In collaboration with the classroom teachers, the Educational Assistant will provide some measure of pastoral care for the students they are working with. In consultation with the Learning Strategist and Advisory teacher,, the Educational Assistant will correspond with parents on a regular basis. The Educational Assistant will contribute to the school community through other duties as assigned. As a key member of the faculty, the Educational Assistant will contribute to the development and overall improvement of the School.

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Candidate Profile

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The Stratford Hall faculty and staff developed a profile to capture our priorities as educators.

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I am a Stratford Hall Educator:

• I Pursue Knowledge
• I Listen to Understand
• I Build Bridges
• I Model Adaptability
• I Cultivate Safe Spaces

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or related field

• Training and/or experience to support the social and emotional learning of students with ADHD and/or ASD

• Understanding or awareness for behaviour intervention strategies

• Experience working with neurodiverse students

• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written

• Experience working with 11-18 year old children

• Strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Computer literate with experience in Google Workspace

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Work in the classroom to support the student and/or small groups
• Working in collaboration with all grade teachers, learning strategists & school counsellors
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and outside service providers
• Ensure students are actively engaged in their own learning
• Empower students to feel responsible and take action
• Support teachers in accommodating the curriculum
• Refer to the IEP when making accommodations
• Support the student in Outdoor Education activities
• Attend overnight camp to support the student
• Days of work: Educational Assistants work on days on which teachers are at school, including the in−service days prior to the start of the school year and professional development days during the school year.

Management

• Assist in organizing events specific to the grade/class/subject area

• Provide meaningful and timely communication to faculty, staff and management

• Assist in monitoring student attendance, behaviour and progress

• Inform the appropriate ‘person of responsibility’ when issues or concerns arise

• Create and prepare differentiated teaching resources as required/ and necessary, and in collaboration with the classroom teachers and Learning Strategists

Professional Appraisal and Development

• As instructed, engage in professional development in order to better understand the needs of the students and the classroom instructional program, if asked

• Seek and act upon constructive feedback and advice

Involvement in the Wider School Community

• Take an active role within the school community by making a conscious effort to interact with all staff and be aware of current school events and initiatives
• Positively support school initiatives organized by staff, students or parents through active participation and promotion within classrooms
• Promote school unity by attending staff social functions when possible
• Attend special events such as Meet the Teacher Night and school concerts, goal setting, parent/teacher/student conferences
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings
• Participate in supervision duties
• Maintain an active presence in common areas and during scheduled supervision duties
• Take positive action to ensure the school is clean and well maintained, classrooms are neat and attractive and displays in classrooms and general purpose areas reflect the pursuit of excellence.

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At times teachers may be requested to take on additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

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Application Process

Interested applicants should complete our online application process with a cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Stratford Hall. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

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We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodations you need.

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Posted On

May 04, 2026 05:10 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Vancouver

School/Location

Stratford Hall

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Salary

$56,585 - $61,401

FTE

0.10

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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