EDUCATION:

• College 1-3 years in a related field.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members
• First Aid/CPR within the first 3 months.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years experience working with children with exceptionalities.
• Experience as an Education Assistant an asset.
• Awareness of the Ojibway Language and Culture an asset.

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred

Experience:

• working with children with exceptionalities: 1 year (required

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the teacher in supervising and implementing the daily routines within the planned program/curriculum and providing support to students to achieve success and fully participate in the educational environment in a safe and supportive manner.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work one on one and in small groups with students needing extra assistance based on student/school need.
• Assist with the learning needs of all the children in the classroom.
• Assist in planning the program for the children to enhance each child’s overall growth & development.
• Assist children in routine procedures such as eating, dressing, toileting.
• Keep alert to children’s needs in order to reinforce positive behaviour and to develop interaction.
• Assist with the upkeep of classroom equipment, toys, tidying up after creative and meal time activities.
• Assist with the set up of creative materials for indoor/outdoor use.
• Assist in the supervision of the playground.
• Assist in escorting on trips.
• Follow MKES rules/procedures/protocols.
• Keep the teacher/Principal/parents informed.
• Maintain daily written records as required.
• Participate in all school functions including: Christmas and Spring concerts, MKES BBQ, field trips, etc.
• Work as a team member with children, teachers, administrative staff and parents.
• Participate in fundraising, educational retreats, committees, community events and team meetings.
• Assist in reporting/documenting serious occurrences/accidents/illness to Teacher/Principal.
• The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all inclusive.
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 10 months
  Pay: From $22.99 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• working with children with exceptionalities: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso