Remote Virtual Teaching Assistant Jobs in Canada

Join the Future of Digital Learning — From Anywhere in Canada

Imagine being part of a mission-driven team that didn’t just ride the wave of online education but helped shape its very tide. We are an inventive digital education platform with a bold vision — to reinvent how learning happens in the virtual space. Our roots go back to a passionate group of teachers and technologists who knew that student success depended on more than Wi-Fi and webcams. From humble beginnings in makeshift home offices, we’ve grown into a vibrant force in Canadian education, with virtual classrooms humming from coast to coast.

And now, we're looking for a Remote Virtual Teaching Assistant to join us. Not just to help us continue our work, but to elevate it with creativity, compassion, and a sprinkle of nerdy flair.

Key Responsibilities for the Remote Virtual Teaching Assistant Role

Enhance Online Learning Delivery

• Partner with lead instructors to deliver rich, engaging, and interactive online sessions using state-of-the-art tools
• Facilitate real-time Q&A, chat moderation, and breakout group discussions that fuel student engagement.
• Provide real-time academic support, motivational nudges, and occasional dad jokes when needed.
• Monitor classroom behavior to ensure a positive and respectful learning environment across digital platforms.

Content Creation and Instructional Support

• Help design digital learning aids, such as slides, videos, animations, and quizzes, that keep students coming back for more.
• Collaborate on lesson planning, adapting materials to suit various learning styles and ability levels.
• Contribute to newsletters, discussion boards, and group projects to boost community learning.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met so all learners feel supported and empowered.

Data-Driven Virtual Classroom Management

• Use remote analytics platforms to track engagement, attendance, and performance trends.
• Flag at-risk learners and assist with creating intervention plans in collaboration with educators.
• Help refine instructional strategies through feedback loops and classroom insights.
• Support tech setup, troubleshoot virtual learning issues, and assist students with logging in and navigating platforms.

Work Environment and Team Collaboration

Your Remote Workspace

Whether you're typing away in a cottage in Muskoka, sipping maple lattes in Montreal, or bundled up in a cozy nook in Yellowknife, we support your work-from-anywhere lifestyle. All you need is a stable internet connection, a proactive mindset, and a reliable mute button.

Collaborative Tools and Platforms

• 💬 Slack and Zoom for virtual meetings, huddles, and the occasional meme exchange
• 📅 Asana for managing deadlines and project goals
• 🎨 Canva, Genially, and Powtoon to design lesson visuals that dazzle
• 📚 Moodle and Blackboard to manage lesson delivery and student performance
• 📈 Analytics dashboards for intelligent decision-making and student support

Qualifications and Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• A degree or demonstrated experience in Education, Instructional Design, Digital Media, or Educational Technology
• Hands-on experience with e-learning environments or previous roles as a teaching assistant, tutor, or curriculum support
• Familiarity with productivity platforms like cloud-based document suites, collaborative meeting apps, or virtual whiteboard tools commonly used in remote education settings

Essential Skills and Traits

• Top-tier communication skills — you’re just as comfortable on video as you are in a well-crafted Slack message
• Emotionally intelligent with the ability to support diverse learners and recognize when to guide, challenge, or cheerlead
• A problem solver who can tackle tech issues mid-lesson without breaking a sweat
• A creative thinker eager to explore new formats, tools, and techniques for digital engagement
• A multitasker who thrives under deadlines and knows how to balance urgency with quality

Core Company Values and Work Culture

What Drives Our Mission

• 💥 Innovation: We dream big and back it up with technology that works
• 🌱 Growth: Continuous learning isn’t just for students — it's for us too
• 🤝 Inclusivity: We celebrate diverse voices and perspectives
• 🎯 Impact: Every course, every lesson, every interaction makes a difference
• 🎭 Humor: We love a good pun — and we believe fun fosters focus

Our remote culture thrives on empathy, open communication, and shared victories. Whether it's applauding a new course launch or bonding over a Friday virtual trivia night, you’ll feel seen, heard, and valued.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and Perks

• Annual Salary: $68,000, paid monthly
• Flexible hours — work when you’re most productive
• Stipends for professional development, home office setup, and digital tools
• Paid vacation, mental health days, and wellness support
• Team retreats (yes, sometimes even in person!)

Tools and Technologies Used Daily

Your Digital Toolkit

• Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams — all video conferencing bases covered
• Kahoot, Quizizz, Edpuzzle — to make assessments engaging
• Feedback automation platforms to personalize student input
• Notion and Trello for collaboration and content planning
• Adobe Express and Genially for top-notch instructional media

Career Growth Opportunities in Virtual Education

Where This Role Can Take You

We’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a path. Start here and grow into roles like:

• Digital Curriculum Designer
• Online Learning Strategist
• Virtual Education Consultant
• Instructional Technology Manager

You’ll have access to mentors, certification funding, and leadership workshops. Whether you want to specialize in course design or lead remote learning innovation, we’re ready to support your ascent.

Call to Action for Aspiring Teaching Assistants

Let’s face it — the world of education is changing fast, and we believe the best way forward is with heart, humor, and innovation. If you’re passionate about teaching, tech-savvy enough to troubleshoot a frozen screen, and brave enough to make Shakespeare memes... this is your moment.

Apply now and help us reimagine what’s possible in a digital classroom.

Be the spark that ignites curiosity — one virtual classroom at a time.