Elementary Summer Learning Program - Education Assistants

Elementary Summer Learning Program

Educational Assistants

Qualified EA $24.11/hour

Unqualified $21.24/hour

July 8 - July 26, 2024 8:30 am-12:00 pm

Applications are invited “in anticipation” of Summer Learning Programs in the following communities:

• Kenora
• Dryden
• Sioux Lookout
• Red Lake

Summer Learning Program

The Elementary Summer Learning programs are open to students in grades Year 2 Kindergarten - Grade 4.

Summer Learning programs provide opportunities for students to increase achievement and build confidence. Achieved program outcomes will minimize summer learning loss and promote academic, social and emotional success.

Responsibilities

Education Assistants will collaborate with team members to plan, prepare and provide positive learning opportunities for all students that are inclusive, diverse and equitable.

Student Learning Assistants will need to be prepared to participate in virtual or in-person training and learning sessions around evidence-based Literacy practice and programs.

Education Assistant priorities include:

• collaborating with team to plan, design and implement the program
• providing and promoting culturally relevant materials and resources
• supporting engaging, hands on, experiential learning opportunities
• supporting learning opportunities that are inclusive and equitable for all students
• supporting learning opportunities with awareness of Indigenous perspectives
• working one-on-one or in small groups, with students
• supporting student behaviour with a BMS and self-regulation approach
• collecting evidence of student learning growth
• delivery of evidence-based Literacy and numeracy programs
• planning and providing literacy and numeracy learning activities throughout the day
• communicating with Summer Learning Administrator Lead and team members
• ·other duties as required to meet the needs of the students and the program

Preferred Qualifications:

• additional knowledge and/or qualifications in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS)
• additional knowledge and/or qualifications in student self-regulation
• additional knowledge and/or qualifications in the Zones of Regulation
• additional knowledge of School Mental Health Ontario practices and Restorative Practice

Applicants must include the name of three references and authorization for the Keewatin Patricia District School Board to contact the references under the terms of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Madison White, Human Resources Officer

The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however,

only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and

will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

This Board is an equal opportunity employer

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Christy Radbourne, Director of Education

Roger Griffiths, Board Chair