Term of Employment: On Call
For information regarding further specifics of the position please contact Calvin Dubray, Education Director: 250-302-3342 or educationdirector@sxoxomic.ca
- Comparative/competitive wage
Who we are:
Welcome to Sxoxomic Community School! We are located 50 km southwest of Williams Lake in Alkali Lake, BC. The Sxoxomic Community School enrolls 63 students from kindergarten to Grade 9. We pride ourselves on creating a unique, student- centered learning environment that embraces Secwepemc values as the foundation for grades K4-9. We promote holistic development that nurtures growth academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically. Students and families are also welcomed into a dynamic and supportive learning community that extends outside of the classroom walls.
Necessary Qualifications :
- The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the principal of school
- Completion of a recognized Education Assistant course and/or an ECE trained worker
- Experience and/or training working with groups of children in a school or other educational setting
- Training and experience with students challenging behaviors
- Demonstrated ability to employ effective behavior management techniques
- Physically capable of performing all duties of the job
What we require:
- Under the direction of the teacher, provide educational assistance in learning activities for students
- Working one on one and in small groups
- Assist with school supervision before and after school and during recess and lunch break
- Cultural and ability sensitive as well as trauma informed
- Patience and understanding while managing children with diverse learning needs
- Uses adapted strategies/activities to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.
- Will be flexible to work within the entire school setting when unscheduled changes arise.
- Has valid BC Drivers License (Class 5) or N.
- Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nations community is an asset.
