Education Assistant Job Posting
Summary
The Education Assistant will be required to assist the teachers carry out the educational mission of MESC and who make the educational experiences of children more rewarding. Education Assistants are under the direction of the Principals of the school they are assigned to and they are also required to report to the Assistant Principal and Teacher.
As an employee in the organization, you will model the intent of the Maskwacis Declaration on Education and the core values of Wahkohtowin, Iyiniw Mamotohnehickikan, Nehiyaw Pimatisiwin, and Nehiyawewin. This is evident by:
- Ensuring that decisions are made to the ultimate benefit of Maskwacis students;
- Assisting the Superintendent and the board to ensure that all students benefit from their treaty right to a quality education;
- Respecting the Cree language, spirituality, and traditions within the Education Authority; and
- Providing Maskwacis leadership (the Cree way) in all matters relating to education in the Maskwacis Schools: consensus building, creating dialogue with stakeholders, and empowering leadership in the system.
Primary Responsibilities
- Education Assistants are assigned to work with a student or group of students to deliver activities that reinforce and advance the educational program.
- Some students may have complex needs. These may include medical, physical and/or learning needs and may require care throughout the day; e.g. support in feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Work directly with students as directed by the Teacher.
- Prepare required educational materials.
- Observe student behaviour and provide information to the Teacher.
- Review and prepare all documents, reports as required by the Teacher.
- Assist the Teacher determine course of action for students
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
- Meet regularly with the Teacher to discuss student progress and learning needs.
- Assist in preparing materials, creating displays, and undertaking other supportive activities.
- Work within established structures, including classroom management structures, behavioural rules, and IPP and Behaviour Plan expectations.
- Clarify elements of the lesson for students who are having trouble.
- Supervise reinforcement activities.
- Implement specific techniques, strategies, and language as directed by the Teacher.
- Collect data for use in student evaluation.
- Mark objective tests for the Teacher to review.
- Report to Teachers on students’ strengths, achievements and needs.
- Report to Teachers on observed student behaviours and outcomes.
- May be required to supervise students.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
- High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion.
- Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential.
- Knowledge computers, ipads, whiteboards and other school resource material.
- Strong interpersonal skills, must be able to talk to parents regarding their children.
- Strong verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the management team.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- ECD training
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children
Applying
Applications for this position can be submitted online at www.maskwacised.ca/careers.
Thank you for your interest in joining the MESC team; however, only those who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
