St. Margaret's School·Saanich, British Columbia
The Educational Assistant will support classroom teachers in delivering curriculum and adapting methods to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students. They will work collaboratively with staff to provide targeted assistance to individual students and groups within the classroom environment.
Posting Date: July 31, 2026
August 16, 2026 Posting # 2026056 Hours MYP/DP (Gr 6-12) 3 days per week. (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). September 1, 2026, to June 25, 2027 This position provides coverage for an incumbent who is currently on leave. Salary Wage per hour $31.03 per hour. This is a bargaining unit position, in the Professional 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, specializing in Humanities and Social Sciences 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
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.
Candidates must have at least two years of post-secondary training as an Education Assistant or equivalent, with a specialization in Special Education considered an asset. Applicants should possess 2-3 years of proven experience in co-planning and assisting with classroom lessons.
Market context
In British Columbia, teaching assistant roles are often tied to elementary classrooms where literacy, numeracy, inclusion, and social-emotional support are priorities. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates with classroom experience, a student-centred mindset, and comfort with inquiry-based and differentiated instruction. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete support for early learning and inclusive practice.
