On-Call Educational Assistant – Muskoti Elementary School

Reports To

Teacher/Principal

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient.  As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.  We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The primary focus of this position is to assist the staff of the Muskoti Elementary School, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school in general.  This position works under the guidance of regular staff members in the classroom, assisting in the education, development and training of students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program and Student Support

• Fills in to support staff and students when required.
• Adheres to the day plan as laid out in the Substitute binder
• Follows direction from regular school staff
• Assists small groups or individual students with the academic development.
• Assist the staff at the Muskoti Elementary School (MES) with subject area, projects and activities relating to the school.
• Assists in the supervision and training of students in the development of life skills and performance of daily activities.
• Monitors for safety of the children, including supervision at playtime, gym, lunch and recess.
• Provides ongoing and regular communication about the assigned program to the supervising teacher. Information about a student’s program is treated as privileged and only shared for the purpose of program planning and in the context of that planning.
• Oversees classroom activities, delivers lesson plans and ensures continued student learning in the event of the teacher’s absence.
• Assists with planning, preparing, and providing nutritional meals within food safe regulations for the daily lunch program, including clean-up.
• Assist in preparing and arranging lesson materials and displays.

Qualifications and Skills

• Highschool Diploma; preference to Post Secondary Diploma
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks.
• Basic knowledge of FN community including history, language, traditions, and culture is an asset.
• Valid Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Experience working in a school environment is an asset.
• Ability to relate to students and adapt to environment in the classroom.
• Work as part of a team and successfully interact with a variety of personality types.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information.

Work Conditions

• This is an on-call substitute position. Work is performed primarily in the school with hours of work set as 8:30-3:00 Monday through Thursdays and could be needed Fridays between 8:30-12:00.
• Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.