Junior Educational Assistant

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Job title: JUNIOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (2)
Department: EDUCATION
Employment status: CONTRACT UNTIL MARCH 31, 2025
Posting Date: AUGUST 9, 2024
Closing Date: AUGUST 19, 2024 @ 12:00pm

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the 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.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications. This list will be used to develop a screening tool. It is the responsibility of the candidate to communicate his/her expertise and experience in these areas:

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

How to apply:
Please forward a cover letter, resume and three professional references by email to recruitment@picriver.com

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Angela Boudreau – Director of Finance and Administration
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, P.O. Box 193, Heron Bay, Ontario P0T 1R0

Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered & WILL automatically be screened out