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 Assistant
Duties (but are not limited to):
- Work under the supervision of one or several teachers and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supervise student in structured classroom and unstructured (hallways, recess, lunch hour) settings
- Assist with preparing materials and clerical tasks as required
· 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
· 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