Educational Assistant (2025-2026 School Year) 053-2025
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking passionate Educational Assistants (EA) who are organized and looking for an enriching experience to be part of the new school team. The Educational Assistants will assist students who demonstrate significant academic delays and who require additional academic focus in literacy and numeracy interventions. The EA’s work with individual or small groups of students on literacy, numeracy, and English language learner programs. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the designated teacher and to the Principal of Elsie Fabian School.
KEY RESPONSIBITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Follow research-based approaches as directed for literacy, numeracy, and/or ELL intervention(s).
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Adhere to the guidelines set out within reading programs (Fountas and Pinnell, Jolly Phonics, etc) and evaluate effectiveness of strategies being used.
-
Follow any IPP/ISP strategies as directed by the teacher and Classroom Support Teacher.
-
Implement the reading intervention programming with minimal supervision.
-
Communicate the reading level of students and give strategies for reading, writing, and word decoding to students and parents.
-
Schedule weekly meetings with the teacher to communicate intervention plans and successes of individual students.
-
Plan daily reading, writing or numeracy activities under the direction of the teacher or CST.
-
Prepare and modify materials to meet the individual needs of the students.
-
Organize and prepare program materials, games, supplies, and wall displays.
-
Work with computer programs to assist literacy, numeracy, and/or spoken English development.
-
Assist with pre-teaching concepts from the curriculum.
-
Implement ELL approaches that may include vocabulary development, speaking English, reading and writing development.
-
Implement daily record keeping for student literacy, numeracy, or ELL portfolio.
-
Complete term progress checklists with the teacher.
-
Complete performance records of reading including reading fluency, word recognition checklist, reading comprehension questions, auditory processing, spelling word lists, and other informal tests as required by teacher.
-
Provide supports for ELL learners to promote vocabulary, oral comprehension, and the ability to communicate in English.
-
Prepare individual materials to teach literacy and numeracy concepts to mastery levels.
-
Perform other duties as assigned.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Educational Assistant Certificate or Equivalent is required
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Related degree or diploma is considered an asset
-
Previous related experience is required
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Experience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is a definite asset
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Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector required
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Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract required
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Successful candidate will be required to live in (or relocate to) Fort McMurray, Alberta
WHY APPLY?
Fort McKay is committed to the success of its employees and in addition to a competitive compensation structure, we also offer the following:
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An employer matched Pension Plan
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Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
-
On-site Fitness Centre because a healthy work-life balance is important to us!
-
The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands
ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
ABOUT ELSIE FABIAN SCHOOL - Come Join the Team!
The Elsie Fabian School opened its doors September of 2022 and we are looking for dynamic and passionate Educators who love Northern Living to join the team! The school incorporates both the Dene and Cree Language, culture, and Land-Based Education where students learn about their rich local history. Fort McKay is looking for talented educators who practice and believe that the well-being of the child is at the center of everything; this is the shared practice and belief of the Fort McKay elders, parents and community members.
The foundation of the Elsie Fabian School is engagement in teaching and learning, parents and community, culture and traditions, and a school environment based on the principles of love, responsibility, respect, listening, nurturing, relationships, humility and learning. Join us and be apart of the Fort McKay community - a Nation that is committed to advancing quality education for all First Nations learners by connecting to land and honouring our languages.
HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE: Job Board - Fort McKay First Nation
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please indicate Competition #053-2025
Check us out on social media -> Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram or www.fortmckay.com
About Fort McKay First Nation
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN), located along the banks of the Athabasca River in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo north of Fort McMurray. There are approximately 800 Dene, Cree and Métis community members living in Fort McKay. The FMFN shares a border with the Fort McKay Métis Community and together we call Fort McKay home.
The FMFN believes the practice and preservation of our traditional ways of life can occur simultaneously alongside continuous and responsible oil sands development. This philosophy has allowed the FMFN to enhance our community's social and economic conditions through effective partnerships with industry and government. We are known for our good working relationships with the surrounding oil sands companies. FMFN strives to balance resource development with protecting the health of our community and the environment.
Educational Assistant (2025-2026 School Year) 053-2025
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking passionate Educational Assistants (EA) who are organized and looking for an enriching experience to be part of the new school team. The Educational Assistants will assist students who demonstrate significant academic delays and who require additional academic focus in literacy and numeracy interventions. The EA’s work with individual or small groups of students on literacy, numeracy, and English language learner programs. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the designated teacher and to the Principal of Elsie Fabian School.
KEY RESPONSIBITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-
Follow research-based approaches as directed for literacy, numeracy, and/or ELL intervention(s).
-
Adhere to the guidelines set out within reading programs (Fountas and Pinnell, Jolly Phonics, etc) and evaluate effectiveness of strategies being used.
-
Follow any IPP/ISP strategies as directed by the teacher and Classroom Support Teacher.
-
Implement the reading intervention programming with minimal supervision.
-
Communicate the reading level of students and give strategies for reading, writing, and word decoding to students and parents.
-
Schedule weekly meetings with the teacher to communicate intervention plans and successes of individual students.
-
Plan daily reading, writing or numeracy activities under the direction of the teacher or CST.
-
Prepare and modify materials to meet the individual needs of the students.
-
Organize and prepare program materials, games, supplies, and wall displays.
-
Work with computer programs to assist literacy, numeracy, and/or spoken English development.
-
Assist with pre-teaching concepts from the curriculum.
-
Implement ELL approaches that may include vocabulary development, speaking English, reading and writing development.
-
Implement daily record keeping for student literacy, numeracy, or ELL portfolio.
-
Complete term progress checklists with the teacher.
-
Complete performance records of reading including reading fluency, word recognition checklist, reading comprehension questions, auditory processing, spelling word lists, and other informal tests as required by teacher.
-
Provide supports for ELL learners to promote vocabulary, oral comprehension, and the ability to communicate in English.
-
Prepare individual materials to teach literacy and numeracy concepts to mastery levels.
-
Perform other duties as assigned.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
-
Educational Assistant Certificate or Equivalent is required
-
Related degree or diploma is considered an asset
-
Previous related experience is required
-
Experience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is a definite asset
-
Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector required
-
Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract required
-
Successful candidate will be required to live in (or relocate to) Fort McMurray, Alberta
WHY APPLY?
Fort McKay is committed to the success of its employees and in addition to a competitive compensation structure, we also offer the following:
-
An employer matched Pension Plan
-
Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
-
On-site Fitness Centre because a healthy work-life balance is important to us!
-
The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands
ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
ABOUT ELSIE FABIAN SCHOOL - Come Join the Team!
The Elsie Fabian School opened its doors September of 2022 and we are looking for dynamic and passionate Educators who love Northern Living to join the team! The school incorporates both the Dene and Cree Language, culture, and Land-Based Education where students learn about their rich local history. Fort McKay is looking for talented educators who practice and believe that the well-being of the child is at the center of everything; this is the shared practice and belief of the Fort McKay elders, parents and community members.
The foundation of the Elsie Fabian School is engagement in teaching and learning, parents and community, culture and traditions, and a school environment based on the principles of love, responsibility, respect, listening, nurturing, relationships, humility and learning. Join us and be apart of the Fort McKay community - a Nation that is committed to advancing quality education for all First Nations learners by connecting to land and honouring our languages.
HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE: Job Board - Fort McKay First Nation
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please indicate Competition #053-2025
Check us out on social media -> Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram or www.fortmckay.com
About Fort McKay First Nation
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN), located along the banks of the Athabasca River in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo north of Fort McMurray. There are approximately 800 Dene, Cree and Métis community members living in Fort McKay. The FMFN shares a border with the Fort McKay Métis Community and together we call Fort McKay home.
The FMFN believes the practice and preservation of our traditional ways of life can occur simultaneously alongside continuous and responsible oil sands development. This philosophy has allowed the FMFN to enhance our community's social and economic conditions through effective partnerships with industry and government. We are known for our good working relationships with the surrounding oil sands companies. FMFN strives to balance resource development with protecting the health of our community and the environment.