Yellowknife Education District No. 1 invites applications for the following termpositions:
EDUCATION ASSISTANT Ecole Sir John Franklin HighSchool Term 2026/2027 School Year 1 Full-time (100% FTE) Position Preferred qualifications include:
Early Childhood Education Diploma or Teaching Assistant Diploma preferred
Experience working with students or youth with complex needs
Ability to work and communicate with non-verbal students
Ability to provide regulation support and behavioural intervention
Ability and willingness to provide intimate care, toileting, and feeding support for students
Experience and/or training in education environments
Ablity to physically support students, these positions can be physically challenging
Proven ability to work independently
Patience and experience working with children with unexpected behaviours
The ability to be flexible/adaptable and committed to contributing to the wider school community
Experience in working as part of a collaborative team and possess solid communication skills
Show initiative and flexibility in working with students from JK to Grade 12.
High School Diploma
Clear Criminal Record Check
Trained in First Aid and CPR
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates must have an original acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) in place. The original VSC must be dated within 90 days of the date the application is received. This is a condition of employment, and must be in place prior to commencing work in any school.