Education Assistant

at  Seabird Island Band

POSITION SUMMARY

Seabird Island is committed to providing support to all students. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values First Nations knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking an Education Assistant to join our team, working collaboratively to enhance the learning environment and overall wellbeing of the students.
Under the direction of the Principal the Education Assistant provides culturally informed academic support and assistance to Teacher’s to help make the students learning more rewarding. This role involves working with students in a classroom setting to them thrive in an education setting. The Education assistant will also engage in community relations activities to supporting clients and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education assistant Certificate required. Other forms of post-secondary education and training, including teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, will be considered.
• Experience working within a first nations community in an education environment is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and administration.
• Willingness to contribute to a positive school culture by volunteering in extracurricular activities.
• Ability to maintain positive, supportive, and professional relationships with students

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist classroom teacher with the supervision of students to provide academic, social and/or essential life skills.
• Support learning and skill development activities in classroom.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Educational Plans, as this term is defined in Educational Standards Order M41191 issued by the Minister of Education, in conjunction with the school administrators and/or professional resource personnel engaged by the school.
• Review and reinforce learning activities using learning strategies developed by the teacher.
• Assist students with learning activities and/or independent study projects developed by teacher/team.
• Facilitate student learning individually and in small groups. Is actively involved with “the students” during most activities.
• Observe and document learner strengths, achievements, and needs through daily learning activities.
• Carries out functional (informal) assessment activities to assist the teacher in developing learner profiles.
• Assist in the collection of data for the purpose of evaluating student progress. Maintain appropriate records as requested by administration.
• Develop and prepare appropriate materials for learning as needed.
• Work with parents, health care professionals and other support staff under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist teacher in communicating academic and social progress to parents during teacher/parent conferences.
• Assist in the inside/outside supervision of the students as requested by the teacher.
• Provide such assistance as the principal considers necessary for the supervision of students at the school and at School functions whenever and wherever held, which shall include, but not limited to, attendance at and participation in all evening School activities and the Seabird Island Annual Festival.
• Maintain and acquire special training specific to the needs of the students as approved by Principal.
• Make an effort to learn the Halq’eméylem language and consistently promote the spoken language in the classroom.
• Attend and participate in all school staff meetings and cultural events.
• Assist in ensuring the classroom environment is one that supports traditional values.

OTHER DUTIES

• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Manager, Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Chief & Council.