Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Education
Job title: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Department: EDUCATION
Employment status: FULL-TIME PERMANENT (TWO POSITIONS)
FULL-TIME CONTRACT (ONE POSITION)
Posting Date: JULY 8, 2026
Closing Date: JULY 20, 2026 @ 12:00pm
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal of the Elementary School, the Educational Assistant is responsible for assisting teachers in the day-to-day needs of the classroom and carrying out the duties listed below, and all other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
The Educational Assistant shall:
•Assist in the planning of material and lessons for identified students
•Work with identified students one on one or in small groups
•Assist and support classroom management strategies
•Assist in developing Individual Education Programs (IEP) for identified students
•Supervision duties (Recess, hallway, breakfast program)
•Assist in marking (non-subjective) assignments
•Engage in meetings and conversation with teachers, parents, and other representatives
•Follow assigned timetable when moving from various classrooms
•Participate in staff, group and other team meetings
•Nurture a culture where teachers/educational assistants view themselves as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners
•Incorporate local community culture, language, and traditions across the curriculum and day
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications.
•Mandatory Grade 12 Diploma
•Post-Secondary Diploma in Educational Assistant
•Clear Vulnerable Person Sector Check
•Experience working with First Nation students
•A combination of Education and experience may be considered if post-secondary diploma requirements are not yet met must submit full outline of how and when requirements will be met
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