Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post‑secondary Institutes.

Reporting to the Principal, the key function of the EA position is to assist Teachers in effectively accommodating the learning needs of specific students and/or programs within the school. While the Teacher is ultimately responsible for the education of all students in the classroom, the Teacher and EA are a team working towards the common goal of successfully educating all classroom learners.

The Educational

Assistant is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind). Delivering reliable and sustained support to students who have been identified as requiring Individual Education Plans (IEP), and those other students who display a requirement of extra support on an as‑needed basis

• Implementing social skills programming and working collaboratively with teachers to develop IEP’s

• Operating projectors, recording devices, and other audio‑visual or electronic equipment to support student learning

• Monitoring, tracking,



and reporting student learning requirements and progress to the classroom Teacher

• Under the direction of the Teacher, reviewing educational material with the students that may be challenging and require more time to learn, or may need to be broken down into smaller chunks

• In alignment with restorative justice practices, implementing behaviour modifications, personal development strategies, and other therapeutic programs under the supervision of professionals such as special education instructors, psychologists, or speech‑language pathologists

• Providing one on one assistance and/or serving as a scribe to students who require special assistance

• Respecting and upholding the confidentiality of all personal information related to students and personnel

• As assigned by the Principal, supervising and monitoring students during their designated learning breaks, class time, extracurricular activities, and off‑site class excursions

• Know and understand the responsibilities related to lock down and fire drills Occasionally supply teaching while classroom Teachers are away

• Community Connections and Career development 10% Assisting the Principal in maintaining close affiliation with the community, including taking part in regular meetings with pupils’ parents or guardians,



working with the community and cultural coordinator on initiatives, and participating in community events wherever applicable

• Attending and participating in all required professional development sessions throughout the school year

• Actively participating in the SNPSS staff summer orientation program, annually

• Completion of a formal post‑secondary/college program of one to two academic years (s) EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE Up to and including 1 year of experience working with high school studentswithdiverse learning needs one‑on‑one, in small groups, and in whole class situations;experience working with youth with a variety of physical and intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties; andexperience using D2L and Microsoft TEAMS Prior experience working for an Indigenous organization is preferred.

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Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace.

Human

Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested. Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB TYPE: Contract till June 30th 2027 SCHEDULE: 37.5 hrs Monday‑Friday; Company registered pension plan Dental care Life insurance Paid sick and personal time #

📌 Education Assistant - Middle School (Brantford)
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📍 Brantford