Educational Assistant Auxiliary, On-Call Internal/External Posting

Posting Date: September 9, 2026 Closing Date: September 24, 2026 Posting # 2026071 Hours Shifts vary based on need. Salary Wage per hour $31.03 per hour. This is a bargaining unit position, in the Skilled Employees Association. All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.

Summary St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program.

St. Margaret's School is seeking energetic, self-directed Educational Assistant to provide educational support to students. They will work collaboratively with the Learning Support Coordinator, Enrichment Specialists, classroom teachers and other staff in providing this assistance.

Core Competencies

Integrity & Trust

Service Orientation

Adaptability

Innovation

Resilience

Professional Knowledge

Communication & Collaboration

Required Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting the classroom teachers in the delivery of the curriculum to students, includes adapting or modifying curriculum methods and strategies.

Support a variety of learners including students with learning exceptionalities, challenges with mental health, executive functioning, and medical and personal care needs.

Organizing with learning support teachers and classroom teachers, specific activities and lessons that address the academic, social, and emotional diversity within a classroom.

Supporting individual students and groups of students within the classroom environment.

Attending weekly learning support meetings and school activities.





Regular communication and interaction with teachers, learning support staff and the Directors (or designate).

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum two years of post‑secondary training as an Education Assistant or equivalent.

Specialization in the field of Special Education is an asset.

Specific post‑secondary courses in child or adolescent development, behaviour management or equivalent.

2‑3 years proven experience and excellence in co‑planning and assisting with lessons in a classroom.

An awareness and understanding of the BC curriculum.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to provide a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of the students.

An awareness of the social/emotional needs of girls.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues, students, and parents.

Solid creative and organizational skills.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Flexibility to work in a busy and dynamic environment.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Actively support the vision, mission, and values of our School.

Valued Benefits A career with St. Margaret’s School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on‑site gym, and other amenities.

St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources [email protected].

Questions email [email protected]

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📌 Educational Assistant Auxiliary (On-Call) (Winnipeg)
🏢 St. Margaret's School
📍 Winnipeg