Job Overview

Kipohtakaw Education Centre is a K-12 school with over 300 students with a strong focus on Cree langauge and cultural programming. We have educational assistants for almost every class with one on one EA's. We implement a restorative approach to discipline with a great team of support, including a wellness team, land based education, Elders program and our own locally developed history curriculum (to name a few). We also have a VP for elementary and a VP for jr/sr high.

Alexander First Nation

Education, located 40 minutes northwest of Edmonton, is currently seeking potential candidates for the following position: Education Assistan

Duties include (but are not limited to):

- Work under the supervision of one or several teachers and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Use effective instructional strategies to help student with lessons and assignments
- Observe and report student behaviour and progress
- A positive attitude, excellent speaking and writing skills
- May supervise children during lunch and recess breaks or field trips
- Work in partnership with parents, communicating on a regular basis, and assisting with all school related activities
- Supervise student in structured classroom and unstructured (hallways, recess,



lunch hour) settings
- Assist with preparing materials and clerical tasks as required
- Willing to work with other departments and agencies
- Assist in the preparation delivery of programs particularly those involving local content, Cree language and cultural programming.
- Take additional training related to complex needs

Qualifications:

- The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with a student or groups of students with complex needs
- The ability to interact with students and staff in a tactful, empathetic manner
- A positive attitude, good speaking and writing skills
- The ability to take direction and work independently and effectively in a team environment
- Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
- A minimum of Grade Twelve, with Level 1 ECD and child related work experience

Pay: $15.13-$31.45 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Educational Assistant (Alcomdale)
🏢 Alexander First Nation Education
📍 Alcomdale