Yellowknife Education District No. 1 invites applications for the following termpositions:EDUCATION ASSISTANTSEcole William McDonald Middle SchoolTerm 2026/2027 School YearUp to 4 Full time (1.0) PositionsPreferred qualifications include:Early Childhood Education Diploma or Teaching Assistant Diploma preferredExperience working with students or youth with complex needsAbility to work and communicate with non-verbal studentsAbility to provide regulation support and behavioural interventionAbility and willingness to provide intimate care, toileting, and feeding support for studentsExperience and/or training in education environmentsAblity to physically support students,



these positions can be physically challengingProven ability to work independentlyPatience and experience working with children with unexpected behavioursThe ability to be flexible/adaptable and committed to contributing to the wider school communityExperience in working as part of a collaborative team and possess strong communication skillsShow initiative and flexibility in working with students from JK to Grade 12.High School DiplomaClear Criminal Record CheckTrained in First Aid and CPRAbility to speak French would be considered an assetOnly 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.

📌 Education Assistant (Ottawa)
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