Aides Supervisor

Description:

THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: PERMANENT SUPERVISION AIDE Hours: 2.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Working Months : September to June each year

Locations: Permanent positions are currently available at Norma Rose Point

Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position. Please indicate in your application which school location(s) would you like to be considered for. With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

In this role you will be:

• Responsible for supervising students during recess and lunch, indoors and outdoors, in all kinds of weather.
• Ensuring student safety and that students comply with school rules.
• Intervening in potentially unsafe play situations and facilitate conflict resolutions between students.
• Required to supervise students between recess and lunch, ensuring appropriate behaviour and completion of teacher assigned work.
• Walking and standing for the duration of the shift, which is mostly outdoors.
• Required to circulate the school grounds, focus on your surroundings and remain alert at all times.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children in large groups
• Good communication skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather
• Ability to speak languages common to ESL students is an asset