Full-time Teaching Assistant

Bialik Hebrew Day School seeks an energetic and enthusiastic Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic educational team. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day classroom coverage in JK to Grade 2. Teaching Assistants are responsible for students' care and learning under the direction of the classroom teacher. This role requires a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

This is a full-time position and is located at our Himel Branch in Vaughan.

Key Responsibilities

• Be prepared to follow up full-class lessons by working with a small group of students or individual students;
• Help to focus students’ attention to ensure appropriate comprehension and task-completion.
• Direct parent inquiries about a student’s progress to the teacher; and report any observations about a child to the teacher who will address concerns with the parent.

• Create a positive, safe classroom environment that promotes respect and cooperation.
• Apply discipline consistent with the teacher’s approach under the direction of the teacher;
• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with school policies.
• Be attentive to the safety of the children at all times;

• Maintain open and effective communication with students, fellow teachers and administration.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience.

• Check emails daily for directions from the vice principal or other members of the administration;
• Help supervise transitions/activities such as lining up, snack time, lunch time, recess, dismissal and entry, book bags, etc.;
• Assume responsibility to supervise the class when the teacher is not present for whatever reason, or is busy with an individual child, parent or another staff member;
• Show in initiative in keeping classroom furnishings and supplies clean and in good order.
• Help prepare materials for classroom assignment and activities.
• Foster a love for learning through creative and interactive activities.

• OCT or ECE or equivalent is considered an asset

• Experience working with children in a school setting is required.
• Ability to speak Hebrew is an asset, but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm about play-based learning and early childhood education.
• Energetic and passionate about fostering a love for learning in young children.

Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected] with “Full-Time Teaching Assistant” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those candidates who will be interviewed.