Junior Educational Assistant

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Elementary School Principal at Endzhi-gkinoohmaading Elementary School, the Junior Educational Assistant is responsible for working with a certified Educational Assistant and an assigned teacher in assisting with day-to-day needs of the classroom. The Junior EA will also be responsible for working one-on-one with identified students, assisting in supervision of groups of students, and assist in non-instructional duties around the classroom.

Skills & Qualifications:

• As per First Nation and Inuit Skills Link Program – must be between the ages of 15-30 years old and unemployed or underemployed, not attending school on a full-time basis.
• Vulnerable Sector Check or evidence that one is in process
• Experience working with children and/or youth (volunteer or past paid work)
• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be a registered Band Member of a First Nation

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning of material and lessons for identified students
• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Assist and support classroom management strategies
• Supervision duties (recess, hallway, breakfast program)
• Assist in marking (non-subjective) assignments
• Engage in conversations and meetings with teachers, staff, parents, and other stakeholders

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED