Careers at SJK

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• After-School Care Supervisor

  About St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK)

  SJK is the leading co-educational independent school in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. The School, founded in 1972, is located on a beautiful 36-acre natural campus, offering enriched educational programming for day students from JK-Grade 12 and international boarding students from Grades 9-12 through our accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The School’s co-ed Boarding Residence is located in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
  
  

  SJK offers a world of learning where we embrace innovation, diversity and internationalism. We have dedicated and inspirational educators, attentive to the needs of individual students and their families. Our expectations are high; students are encouraged to find balance through academics, sports, arts, service and leadership. As the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario, our students love learning and graduate as confident, well-rounded individuals, fully prepared for post-secondary education and life beyond. Our graduates take their passions to the world as leaders and global citizens.
  
  

  As a community, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. We strive to be a place where every student, faculty and staff member, parent, and alumnus feels welcome and valued. We achieve this by living our core values and by appreciating that our learning community is enhanced by human differences. We value the unique experiences that each individual brings to our community and the myriad of perspectives that our diversity provides. We also recognize that it is our common humanity that binds us together as a community. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they could contribute positively to our diverse community.
  
  

  Position Summary:

  The Lower School After-School Care Program Supervisor supports a safe, welcoming, and well-supervised end-of-day experience for Lower School students (JK–Grade 6). Working as part of SJK’s After-School Care Team, the Supervisor provides attentive supervision and caring engagement with children outdoors on the playground and indoors in a classroom setting until students are picked up by their parents/guardians. The Supervisor contributes to a calm, positive, and nurturing environment grounded in high standards of child safety, professionalism, and relationship-based care.
  
  

  Specific Accountabilities:

  ● Supervises Lower School students outdoors and indoors each day, ensuring a safe, orderly, and positive environment during after-school care hours.

  ● Maintains consistent supervision standards, including active scanning, proximity, and proactive risk management to support student safety and wellbeing.

  ● Supports safe transitions at the end of the day, including pick-up procedures and ensuring students are released to authorized adults.

  ● Builds a warm, caring rapport with children and supports a positive tone and healthy peer interactions during after-school care.

  ● Engages students in age-appropriate activities that support connection, play, and wellbeing, while fostering respectful behaviour and shared responsibility.

  ● Models and reinforces clear expectations for conduct, routines, and respectful communication in alignment with SJK’s community norms.

  ● Communicates effectively and professionally with parents/guardians at pick-up, providing clear, appropriate information as needed.

  ● Works collaboratively with colleagues on the After-School Care Team to ensure smooth daily operations, consistent expectations, and responsive student care.

  ● Shares relevant observations or concerns with the Director, Lower School (or designate) in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate discretion and confidentiality.

  ● Maintains a professional demeanour, calm presence, and sound judgement in routine and unexpected situations.

  ● Adheres to SJK policies and procedures related to child safeguarding, safety, and supervision, including appropriate documentation and reporting practices as required.

  ● Contributes to a respectful and inclusive environment in which every child feels welcomed, valued, and known.

  ● Contributes to SJK’s identity as a maturing IB World Continuum school by supporting student wellbeing, belonging, and balanced development through positive community routines and relationship-based care.

  ● Supports a coherent JK–12 student experience by aligning after-school care expectations and interactions with the School’s overall approach to student support and community life.

  
  Qualifications and Experience:

  ● Experience working with school-aged children (JK–Grade 6).

  ● Experience working in a school setting and/or in a camp or youth program setting is preferred.

  ● A degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education is an asset.

  ● Positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging approach with a genuine interest in working with young children.

  ● Collaborative and solution-focused, with a strong orientation toward teamwork and shared responsibility.

  ● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

  ● Proven ability to build caring rapport with children and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

  ● Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism, including discretion and confidentiality.

  ● Willingness to learn and commitment to personal growth and development.

  
  Workplace Requirements and Conditions:

  ● Primary work location is on-site at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (Breslau, Ontario).

  ● Part-time schedule of approximately 12:30–5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (5 hours/day; 25 hours/week).

  ● Successful candidate will be required to submit a vulnerable sector check prior to employment.
  
  

  Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward by email a letter of application and a résumé to https://tealandco.com/careers by April 24, 2026.
  
  

  SJK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan if eligible and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant, collegial work environment. Please be aware that the successful candidate must submit a vulnerable sector check.
  
  

  The salary range is based on our current salary band and ranges from $40,000.00 to $60,000.00.
  
  

  This is a part-time permanent position with a start date of August 31, 2026.
  
  

  SJK does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.

• Educational Assistant

  Title: Educational Assistant
  Company: St. John's-Kilmarnock
  Location: Breslau, ON
  Type: On-site
  
  

  About St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK)

  SJK is the leading co-educational independent school in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. The School, founded in 1972, is located on a beautiful 36-acre natural campus, offering enriched educational programming for day students from JK-Grade 12 and international boarding students from Grades 9-12 through our accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The School’s co-ed Boarding Residence is located in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
  
  

  SJK offers a world of learning where we embrace innovation, diversity and internationalism. We have dedicated and inspirational educators, attentive to the needs of individual students and their families. Our expectations are high; students are encouraged to find balance through academics, sports, arts, service and leadership. As the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario, our students love learning and graduate as confident, well-rounded individuals, fully prepared for post-secondary education and life beyond. Our graduates take their passions to the world as leaders and global citizens.
  
  

  As a community, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. We strive to be a place where every student, faculty and staff member, parent, and alumnus feels welcome and valued. We achieve this by living our core values and by appreciating that our learning community is enhanced by human differences. We value the unique experiences that each individual brings to our community and the myriads of perspectives that our diversity provides. We also recognize that it is our common humanity that binds us together as a community. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they could contribute positively to our diverse community.

   

  Position Summary:

  SJK educational assistants are integral to the classroom experience and fulfil a differentiated and vital role in supporting student success. Working closely with the classroom teacher, EAs support students and assist teachers with teaching and non-instructional tasks in a collaborative environment. They help the teachers in personal care, teaching, and behaviour management.
  
  

  Specific Accountabilities:

  • Collaborate with classroom educators and staff to plan and implement developmentally appropriate Early Learning Kindergarten activities.
  • Support individual students’ needs, strengths, interests, and stages of development.
  • Observe, monitor, and assess Kindergarten students’ development.
  • Assist with Learning Support Plans (LSPs) and specialized activities.
  • Promote pro-social behaviors (sharing, problem-solving, cooperation) and support IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills.
  • Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Support daily routines (washroom, dressing, lunch).
  • Maintain accurate student records while respecting confidentiality and privacy legislation.
  • Assist with classroom setup, organization, and maintenance of materials and learning centers.
  • Help prepare instructional materials and classroom resources.
  • Support classroom management and overall operations.
  • Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and skills development.
  • Assist students with social, life, and learning skills and classroom integration.
  • Supervise students during classes, activities, duty periods, field trips, and school events.
  • Assist with first aid when required and seek additional help as needed.
  • Attend meetings, conferences, school events, and professional development sessions.
  • Communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, and administrators.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.

   Qualifications and Experience:

  • Educational Assistant Diploma (or equivalent) and/or a related post-secondary credential (e.g., Child & Youth Care, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education) with demonstrated suitability for supporting Early Learning/Kindergarten students.
  • Minimum 1 year experience supporting children in an early learning or elementary setting (school, childcare, camp, or similar), including small-group and individual support.
  • Demonstrated ability to support students with diverse learning needs, including following a Learning Support Plan (LSP) and implementing teacher-directed accommodations and strategies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to student well-being, inclusion, and child-centered practice.
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • First Aid & CPR-C certification (or willingness to obtain/renew within a defined timeframe).
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to all applicable privacy and safeguarding expectations in a school environment.
  • Sufficient physical ability to meet the demands of an active early learning environment (e.g., transitions, outdoor supervision, supporting routine care needs).

  Workplace Requirements and Conditions:

  • Primary work location is on-site at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School.
  • Standard work expectations align with a full-time faculty role, with flexibility required to meet student, family, and school needs.
  • Availability is required for evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight commitments related to school events, trips, and community engagement
  • Occasional travel for professional development, conferences, or IB-related commitments may be required.

  To Apply:

  Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward by email a letter of application and a résumé to https://tealandco.com/careers by April 24, 2026.
  
  

  SJK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan if eligible and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant, collegial work environment. Please be aware that the successful candidate must submit a vulnerable sector check.
  
  

  The salary range is based on our current salary band and ranges from $40,000 - $60,000.
  
  

  This is a full-time temporary position with a start date of August 31, 2026.
  
  

  SJK does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.

• Science Lab Technician

  Title: Science Lab Technician
  Company: St. John's-Kilmarnock School
  Location: Breslau, ON
  Type: On-site
  
  

  About St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK)

  SJK is the leading co-educational independent school in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. The School, founded in 1972, is located on a beautiful 36-acre natural campus, offering enriched educational programming for day students from JK-Grade 12 and international boarding students from Grades 9-12 through our accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The School’s co-ed Boarding Residence is located in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
  
  

  SJK offers a world of learning where we embrace innovation, diversity and internationalism. We have dedicated and inspirational educators, attentive to the needs of individual students and their families. Our expectations are high; students are encouraged to find balance through academics, sports, arts, service and leadership. As the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario, our students love learning and graduate as confident, well-rounded individuals, fully prepared for post-secondary education and life beyond. Our graduates take their passions to the world as leaders and global citizens.
  
  

  As a community, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. We strive to be a place where every student, faculty and staff member, parent, and alumnus feels welcome and valued. We achieve this by living our core values and by appreciating that our learning community is enhanced by human differences. We value the unique experiences that each individual brings to our community and the myriads of perspectives that our diversity provides. We also recognize that it is our common humanity that binds us together as a community. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they could contribute positively to our diverse community.

   

  Position Summary:

  The Upper School Science Lab Technician works closely with the Science Department to support safe, rigorous, and engaging laboratory learning for students in Grades 7–12, including IB MYP and DP science courses. The Lab Technician blends technical expertise, a strong service mindset, and operational excellence to ensure biology, chemistry, and physics labs are well-prepared, well-resourced, and aligned with curriculum goals, experimental protocols, and best practices in safety and compliance.
  
  

  This role is a key enabler of high-quality scientific inquiry at SJK. The Lab Technician supports educators and students with lab preparation, equipment and chemical management, technical guidance during experiments, and consistent implementation of safety procedures so that students can develop strong scientific habits of mind, practical lab skills, and confidence in experimental work.
  
  

  Specific Accountabilities:

  • Prepares, sets up, supports, and cleans up laboratory experiments for biology, chemistry, and physics classes, including preparing chemical solutions/reagents and equipping student workstations.
  • Supports teachers and students during lab sessions by providing technical guidance, strengthening student lab technique, and reinforcing safety expectations.
  • Provides technical advice to students and educators related to protocols, procedures, equipment operation, and safe experimental practice.
  • Supports student-led experimental work, including preparation of materials, safe access to equipment, and troubleshooting as appropriate.
  • Assists students engaged in independent research projects (e.g., Internal Assessments and Extended Essays), including guidance on feasibility and safety considerations.
  • Supports approved at-home science experiments by coordinating equipment sign-out and safe materials access, where appropriate.
  • Purchases and manages stock control of chemicals and equipment; maintains an organized inventory system for consumables and durable assets.
  • Maintains chemical inventory lists; consolidates duplicates and supports appropriate disposal processes in alignment with safety requirements.
  • Prepares student “materials buckets” and project materials for chemistry, biology, and physics learning experiences.
  • Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs laboratory equipment and apparatus as required, and coordinates servicing where needed.
  • Maintains organized lab preparation spaces and lab classrooms; ensures daily reset of materials, storage, and readiness for upcoming instruction.
  • Supports the development and maintenance of lab calendars/booking systems to ensure smooth scheduling of labs and student project support.
  • Ensures all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly in an educational setting, including appropriate PPE use and safe lab conduct.
  • Ensures proper storage, labelling, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological materials in compliance with WHMIS and related safety standards; maintains up-to-date safety documentation (e.g., SDS/MSDS).
  • Responds appropriately to spills/incidents using established procedures and documentation and supports continuous improvement of lab safety practices and signage.
  • Supports SJK’s identity as a maturing IB World Continuum school by enabling inquiry-based, student-centered laboratory learning aligned with MYP and DP science expectations.
  • Reinforces IB-aligned scientific approaches by supporting safe experimentation, careful data collection, iteration, and reflection—helping students strengthen their skills as thinkers, inquirers, and principled learners.
    

  Qualifications and Experience:
  

  • Science Laboratory Technician Diploma (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) or a Science degree (e.g., Bachelor of Science).
  • Laboratory experience is required; experience in a senior school setting is an asset.
  • WHMIS and strong working knowledge of lab safety practices in educational settings is required.
  • Positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging approach to learning and school life.
  • Collaborative and solution-focused, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and support safe, consistent lab operations.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth to remain current with evolving lab practices, curriculum expectations, and safety requirements.

  Workplace Requirements and Conditions:
  

  • Primary work location is on-site at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (Upper School science labs).
  • Full-time position (hours and schedule as determined by the School.
  • As a condition of employment, a vulnerable sector screening will be required.

  To Apply:
  

  Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward by email a letter of application and a résumé to https://tealandco.com/careers by April 24, 2026.
  
  

  SJK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan if eligible and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant, collegial work environment. Please be aware that the successful candidate must submit a vulnerable sector check.
  
  

  The salary range is based on our current salary band and ranges from $50,000.00 to $70,000.00.
  
  

  This is a full-time permanent position with a start date of August 1st, 2026.
  
  

  SJK does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.