Overview

Beausoleil First Nation is seeking to hire a dynamic and organized leader who is committed to providing a positive, engaging, and culturally appropriate learning environment for our students. This individual is also a team player who believes in the importance of establishing dynamic relationships with staff, parents, and the community in order to support our students in reaching their full potential. Preference will be given to applicants who are of Indigenous Descent.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Communicating with families and other staff members.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Computer Skills: General working knowledge of computers and relevant software.
- Physical Ability: Ability to assist children as needed, including lifting and bending.
- Flexibility: Ability to work in various locations and adapt to different situations.
- Supervision and Programming: Providing supervision and age-appropriate activities for students.
- Collaboration: Working with teachers to plan and implement programs and design learning environments.
- Child Development: Supporting children's growth in cognitive, physical, social, and emotional areas.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment.
- Record Keeping:



Report cards, and other supportive documentation
- Assist Students: Providing assistance with daily routines and activities (e.g., washroom duties, dressing, lunchroom, yard duty for recess, class trips, gym time, bus greetings in morning and afternoon).
- Professional Development: Attending school-level meetings and career development activities.
- Other tasks as assigned by Principal.

Qualifications:

- Must possess a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
- Experience working in the primary grades
- Knowledge of First Nation education, culture, language, and an understanding of the characteristics and organizational structures of First Nation communities
- Registered with good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
- Must have a clear Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS)
- Additional Qualifications in either Special Education, Literacy, Numeracy, Land-based learning, Physical Education or music is an asset
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification is an asset

Accessibility : BFN is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free process under the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA. Accommodations are available on request.

AI Use : AI will not be used to make hiring decisions. In rare cases, it may assist with organizing application data.

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