Summary:
To work under the direct instruction of a teacher/senior staff, qualified professionals, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support child’s access to learning and development. To provide general support to the student and assist in the management the classroom environment. Work might occasionally, but not regularly, take place outside of the main teaching area. This position will provide educational support in a variety of subjects, basic supervision, and care to the child in accordance with current learning and development practices.
Education Assistant Worker Responsibilities:
- Supervise students throughout the school day within a variety of school environments, activities, and programs.
- Appropriately manage student behavior and properly guide student towards more acceptable social behaviors.
- Assist in managing behavior of student under direct supervision, crisis intervention, and possible student restraint.
- Confer with teacher on a regular basis in efforts to assist in the overall evaluations of student’s progress and implementing IEP goals and objectives.
- Monitor behavior of child during the classroom activities, and produce reports on individual participation, learning, behavior, and performance.
- Maintain appropriate documentations, records, and reports of students educational annual and bi-annual performance review.
- Assist in the planning and implementing of activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
- Be aware of and follow established policies and procedures.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures.
- Working with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
Educational Assistant Worker Requirements:
- Oath of Confidentiality must be signed prior to commencing employment.
- Educational Assistant Diploma or related experience
- Childcare First Aid Certificate Required.
- Record of immunizations.
- Familiarity with Child Development theories and practices.
- Ability to deal with the social/emotional, medical needs and mental health challenges of working with groups of children who are often active and demanding
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Physically able to meet all physical demands.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Must provide a criminal record (CPIC) check and a Child Welfare Information (CWIS) check, as required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and submit a driver’s abstract.
- Ability to speak Cree is an asset.
- Knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions is an asset.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 30th, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Late Applications will not be considered – Only qualified applicants will be notified for an interview:
Please submit applications, via email or by dropping off at the front desk of the Sucker Creek First Nations Band Office, to the attention of:
Angela Calliou
Executive Assistant
Sucker Creek First Nation
Email: angelac@scfn.ca