Teaching Assistant

Bridges Niagara is searching for a passionate professional with experience providing classroom support in an English-as-a-Second-Language environment. By joining our dynamic team your work will be meaningful and will have an impact locally and to the LINC/ESL Program Coordinator the LINC Teaching Assistant (TA) is a pivotal role of support within the LINC Team. The TAs key role is to support the team of teachers working with individual or groups of students to meet the needs of a whole class small groups or individual students according to the direction from the teacher. This dynamic role ensures that all requests for service are met in a timely client-first capacity within the context of the organizational policies and procedures Core Values and Service Summary:With direction from the LINC/ESL Program Manager the TA will support each teacher on a the outcomes measurement framework of the organization and develop processes to reach and maintain these the guidance of the teachers the TA will assist with preparing communicative and cooperative lesson materials and teaching aids to promote authentic interaction practice and improvement of all four skills based on LINC/ ESL curricula (PBLA).In collaboration with the department establish goals and timeframes related to student learning outcomes and contribute to the team toward meeting expectations of students with lessons under the direct supervision of the classroom and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help them with specific topics and to reinforce learning concepts presented by creative lessons for each ESL levels Supply Teacher file; submit all created materials and ideas to the Manager for lesson materials in the classrooms with the direction of the Coordinator and guidance of the and report individual student progress to each the quality of service provided by the program to ensure that the needs of clients and the general public are being met in a timely and professional duties as a self-directed customer service ambassador who is assertive motivated detailed and creative; able to anticipate needs and initiate appropriate - prepare and submit progress and summary reports. Maintain and report statistics for reporting in compliance with stakeholder accuracy and thoroughness are achieved in the capturing organizing maintaining and reporting of all client data forms statistics and databases as and supervise students during activities on Centre property and on field classroom displays and bulletins based on the themes of the PBLA be available to attend professional development opportunities as directed by the related duties as assigned by the Manager or Executive Required Experience/ Skills:Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to the vision and mission of Bridges -secondary education - completion of a College or University be TESL and TESL Ontario supporting teachers and students gained from a minimum of one year of training in Conflict Resolution Suicide Intervention Crisis Counselling Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Mental Health and Emergency First Aid & CPR are written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal time management problem-solving and creativity to accurately collect manage and report player who is capable of working computer skills including use of Google Workspace Microsoft Office - Excel Access Word and Competencies:TeamworkResults DrivenInnovationFiscal AccountabilityCustomer Service OrientationBridges Niagara embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. Our goal is to attract and engage highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences perspectives and skill sets. Inaccordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process. Please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume along with documentation to verify completion of TESL and TESL Ontario by Tuesday July 24 2026 by 4:00 by email to: Recruitment Team

Required Experience:

Junior IC