Educational Assistant

Job Overview

Kipohtakaw Education Centre is a K-12 school with over 300 students with a strong focus on Cree langauge and cultural programming. We have educational assistants for almost every class with one on one EA's. We implement a restorative approach to discipline with a great team of support, including a wellness team, land based education, Elders program and our own locally developed history curriculum (to name a few). We also have a VP for elementary and a VP for jr/sr high. Alexander First Nation Education, located 40 minutes northwest of Edmonton, is currently seeking potential candidates for the following position: Education Assistan

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Work under the supervision of one or several teachers and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Use effective instructional strategies to help student with lessons and assignments
• Observe and report student behaviour and progress
• A positive attitude, excellent speaking and writing skills
• May supervise children during lunch and recess breaks or field trips
• Work in partnership with parents, communicating on a regular basis, and assisting with all school related activities
• Supervise student in structured classroom and unstructured (hallways, recess, lunch hour) settings
• Assist with preparing materials and clerical tasks as required
• Willing to work with other departments and agencies
• Assist in the preparation delivery of programs particularly those involving local content, Cree language and cultural programming.
• Take additional training related to complex needs

Qualifications:

• The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with a student or groups of students with complex needs
• The ability to interact with students and staff in a tactful, empathetic manner
• A positive attitude, good speaking and writing skills
• The ability to take direction and work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
• A minimum of Grade Twelve, with Level 1 ECD and child related work experience

Pay: $15.13-$31.45 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person