High School Science Lab Technician

About This Role

Position Overview: The High School Science Lab Technician will support the daily activities, planning, and supervision of students in the Science Lab, under the guidance and supervision of the teaching specialist assigned to the laboratory. This will include the setup and removal of all science experiments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up and as well as remove experiments and other required resources
• Purchase and order required materials for laboratory work
• Manage inventory and keep the science classrooms organized
• Manage other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Provide substitute cover for science teachers
• Participate in group laboratory work
• Complete assigned daily admin tasks

School Wide Responsibilities:

• Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
• Abide by all child protection policies and procedures
• Model the ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community in a professional manner
• Exhibit a professional attitude toward criticism
• Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self-analysis of actions, participating in professional development activities, exploring educational research, participating in professional organizations, and through formal renewal programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities:

• Ability to establish priorities, take initiative and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask and function in a highly dynamic, service-oriented working environment.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Accuracy in creating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional English speaking skills
• The ability to inspire students
• Full understanding and support of the school's philosophy
• Prior experience in an educational setting preferred
• Knowledge of the relevant subject(s) preferred

Terms of Employment:

General working hours are from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:45 am - 12:45 pm (on site) & 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm (remote/flexible) on Fridays. In some cases, flexibility with work hours is requested to meet the needs of the role. An annual limited period contract will be issued stipulating 186 working days within the year, as per the school’s published calendar.

Friday is considered as a full working day for employees and the school reserves the right to schedule afternoon meetings and/or events where the employee’s presence is required. Employees should plan to be available and ready to respond to work-related requests on Friday afternoons unless an approved leave of absence has been applied for and approved through the usual and customary leave request process in advance. Any absence on a Friday will be considered a full-day absence.

ASD employees are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All employees agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures, and agree to participate in all child protection training as mandated by the School as a condition of employment.

Criminal background checks will be conducted on all candidates prior to confirmation of employment.