Education Assistant

Job summary

The Education Assistant will support teachers in preparing materials and implementing behavior management plans to foster student independence. They are responsible for providing tutorial support and promoting the emotional well-being and dignity of students.

Job details

Annapolis Valley First Nation School is looking for a for a patient, kind and understanding individual who respect the strengths and challenges of our students. Duties and Responsibilities: an awareness of and respect for learning differences in children with special needs knowledge of health, hygiene and safety understanding of behavior management knowledge of basic computer applications and technology ability to work collaboratively with members of a team ability to follow instructions of teachers assist teachers in preparation of materials Assist in promoting student’s emotional growth, well-being, and independence encourage the development of student dignity and self-esteem; facilitate positive interactions among all students; motivate students and encourage student participation assist in the implementation and tracking of behavior management plans as developed by the school team provide tutorial support for students from all grades, including the Adult education program The preferred qualifications of an EA for the AVFN School include Education Assistant certification, or a diploma in human services, teaching assistance or other social science program ability to physically perform the requirements of the position a desire to work with children and youth respect for confidentiality and privacy protocols sensitivity and respect for diversity Current certification in CPR, First Aid and non-violent crisis intervention are required **This position is a full time seasonal position from September until June, with the possibility of renewal. If you are interested in working as an educational assistant, you must successfully complete a Child Abuse Registry Search and a Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer, however preference will be given to Indigenous People in accordance with the Indigenous Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal Benefits: Company pension Dental care Extended health care Life insurance

What you’ll do

The Education Assistant will support teachers in preparing materials and implementing behavior management plans to foster student independence. They are responsible for providing tutorial support and promoting the emotional well-being and dignity of students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Education Assistant certification or a diploma in human services or a related social science field. Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and non-violent crisis intervention are mandatory for this role.

Benefits

• Company pension • Dental care • Extended health care • Life insurance

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Behavior management
• Tutorial support
• Special needs support
• First aid
• CPR
• Non-violent crisis intervention
• Computer applications
• Collaboration
• Student supervision
• Emotional growth support
• Special Needs Children
• Behavior Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Adult Education
• Teaching
• Confidentiality
• Crisis Intervention
• Human Services
• Social Sciences

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Education Assistant
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary