Certified Education Assistant

  JOB POSTING

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community.  As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE:     Certified Education Assistant             

DEPARTMENT:            Sk’elep School of Excellence 

SUPERVISOR:              Sk’elep School Principal        

TERMS:                       Full-Time, Permanent

REFERENCE #:             2024-075        

Purpose of Position:

Education Assistants work as members of the student support team. They play a key role in the implementation of many educational programs for students, performing tasks that can range from helping with academic program activities to reinforcing social/behavioural plans, to providing personal care support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Sk’elep and TteS policies, standards and procedures
• Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
• Assist students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• May assist students with special needs using techniques such as speech language and remedial programs
• Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
• Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
• May assist in the school library, culture room or office and perform other duties as assigned by the school principal
• May monitor or supervise students during recess, noon hour or during the day

Professional Certification, Education and Experience:

• Skills in facilitating learning in a classroom environment
• Experience working with children with trauma
• One-year classroom related experience assisting childhood learners
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Professional, friendly and supportive to school students, staff and guests

REQUIRED LICENCE, CERTIFICATION, ETC:

• Grade 12 with a minimum of one (1) year of post-secondary in a related field
• Educational Assistant Certificate
• Criminal Record Check

OTHER ASSETS

• Band Member of the Kamloops Indian Band
• First Nations Ancestry
• Ability to speak Secwepemc Language
• Basic First Aide
• Previous experience working in a First Nations school

Supervision or Training Duties:

• Individual/small group Instruction
• Playground

Special Requirements:

• Educational Assistant Certificate

HOURS OF WORK:      Normal Day shifts – 5.5 hours

PAY GRADE:                Starting at $25.98-$28.70/hour depending on education and experience

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Deadline for the Job posting is September 12^th, 2024 by 2:00pm

Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references

online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/

or at our Human Resources office #200 – 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &

closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

We require each applicant to fill out

an online application form which can be found at:  https://tkemlups.ca/employment/