Education Assistant - Maternity Leave

Terms of Employment :

Hours and wages to be determined

Additional hours may be required at the discretion of the Education Director / Principal

Inclusive of meetings, supervision and planning required for exemplary teaching and support of the school’s instructional programs.

Inclusive of all school Professional Days (Pro-D Days) and Staff Meetings.

Inclusive of special events, special supervision or planning and special meetings required to support cultural and instructional programs outside of the regular work hours

Contract amount to be paid bi-weekly; hourly wage based on experience and classification

Additional Contract Benefits based on the Esk’etemc Benefits Package including :

Comprehensive group healthcare benefits

Pension Plan contributions matched to a maximum of 5.5%

Professional Development - 3 paid days

Annual bonus payment of up to $2000 annually

Sick Leave - 13 days per year; 2 discretionary day

Who we are :

Welcome to Sxoxomic Community School! We are located 50 km southwest of Williams Lake in Alkali Lake, BC. The Sxoxomic Community School enrolls 63 students from kindergarten to Grade 9.

We pride ourselves on creating a unique, student- centered learning environment that embraces Secwepemc values as the foundation for grades K4-9.

We promote holistic development that nurtures growth academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically. Students and families are also welcomed into a dynamic and supportive learning community that extends outside of the classroom walls.

Necessary Qualifications :

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the Principal of the School

Completion of a recognized Education Assistant course and / or an ECE trained worker

Experience and / or training working with groups of children in a school or other educational setting

Training and experience with students challenging behaviors

Demonstrated ability to employ effective behavior management techniques

Physically capable of performing all duties of the job

What we require :

Under the direction of the teacher, provide educational assistance in learning activities for students

Working one on one and in small groups

Assist with school supervision before and after school and during recess and lunch break

Share information with student support team to support design of IEP’s, learning activities and transition plans

Cultural and ability sensitive as well as trauma informed

Patience and understanding while managing children with diverse learning needs

Uses adapted strategies / activities to accommodate individual learner needs / styles

Carries out work within developed structures and plans and records progress notes from observations and one-to-one experience

Reviews / reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher and / or the learning support team

Documents, monitors and reports to teacher on program / strategy implementations

Implements specific techniques and monitors effectiveness of workplace settings and reports concerns to teacher / administrator

Will be flexible to work within the entire school setting when unscheduled changes arise

Has valid BC Drivers License (Class 5) or N

Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nations community is an asset

Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Sector is required