The Alexander First Nation Education Department is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as an Educational Assistant and one on one worker at KEC.

Duties (but are not limited to):

• Work under the supervision of one or several teachers and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Supervise student in structured classroom and unstructured (hallways, recess, lunch hour) settings
• Assist with preparing materials and clerical tasks as require
• 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
• 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 and child related work experience

*Must Provide a recent Criminal Record Check & a Child Welfare Check (CWIS) prior to employment if selected

Please fill out the information below. If you have any questions, please call AFNE office @ (780) 939-3551