Job Overview

Kipohtakaw Education Centre is a K-12 school with over 300 students with a robust 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, valuable speaking and writing skills
The ability to take direction and work independently and effectively in a team workplace
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

Perks:
Casual dress
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Educational Assistant Alcomdale
🏢 Alexander First Nation Education
📍 Alcomdale