Education Assistant – Support

Essential Duties:

Working with the Classroom Teachers, the educational assistant will amongst other duties help to 

• Assist students with lessons under direct supervision of Classroom Teacher
• To participate in all professional activity days or activities and to continue to pursue his or her personal education
• Tutor individual students or small groups with the work assigned by the teacher
• Promote the mental emotional physical and spiritual needs of the students and help them develop self- esteem
• Encourage the students to learn appropriate classroom behavior
• Assist with literacy and numeracy programming
• Supervise the students during recess lunch hour and as required by the Principal Teacher in the classroom
• Supervise the students during visits to the library to the gym during field trips both in and outside of the community cultural events and at other times as identified by the principal
• Help the students increase their cultural awareness
• In collaboration with the Classroom Teacher provide instruction and assistance that supports the student in the regular class program
• Other duties assigned by the Principal and or Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:

• Must have Child and Youth Worker CYW or Developmental Services Worker diploma and a minimum pf 3 years experience working with children in a school setting
• Experience in a First Nation school is an asset
• Adhere to policies and procedures of Sheshegwaning First Nation
• Take direction from teacher and assist with the learning assist with learning programming
• Ensure a healthy and safe learning environment for the children
• Excellent verbal written and communication skills
• Must be proficient with the use of computers including Microsoft Office and internet usage as well as any relevant educational software
• Be able to provide a clean Criminal Reference Check and a clean Vulnerable Sector Check

Interested applicants may forward their cover letter and resume marked confidential to 

Heather Wilson Education Director 

Sheshegwaning First Nation 1079A Sheshegwaning Road, Sheshegwaning First Nation ON

P0P 1X0 or email heather@sheshegwaning.org