Education Assistant

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First Nations-led service model.

 BENEFITS:

·          Competitive Wage

·          Personal Leave Days

·          Sick Leave

·          Annual Leave

·          Mileage paid from the Perimeter to Ste. Anne, if commuting from Winnipeg

 OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Education Program Principal or designate, the Education Assistant (EA) will provide therapeutic, caring, and supportive assistance in the Education Program. The EA will work with and be a member of the Education Team. Children and youth will be nurtured and learn in a developmentally and culturally appropriate educational environment where they are supported in their development of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

·          Provide developmentally appropriate programming supports to the children and youth.

·          Provide clerical and administrative support as needed for the school, classroom, and administration such as maintaining files, make calls, photocopying, etc.

·          Provide direct classroom support and tutoring to the students.

·          Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, are hands on and culturally appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children and youth.

·          Provide individual, small group and whole class supports.

·          Nurture and maintain a safe and secure learning environment.

·          Supervise children and youth in their learning environment; provide a supportive environment in which children and youth can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.

·          Provide opportunities for outdoor education including sport, recreation and fitness.

·          Create traditional and community projects to support hands on learning.

·          Assist in the organization and facilitation of recreation and sport activities, as well as cultural events and outings in and out of the classroom.

·          Interact with House Parents, staff, and visitors; maintain open, collaborative, and cooperative communication with staff, teams and families, encouraging their involvement in the program, supporting these relationships.

·          Compile individual assessments of each child and youth's development, complete daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.

·          Provide transportation for the children and youth to cultural activities.

·          Other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Grade 12 education and Education Assistant certificate is required.

·       Experience working or volunteering with First Nations and youth in a Community setting is required.

• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture & traditional philosophies.
• Knowledge in the areas of addictions, attachment, mental health and trauma, and the impact on children, youth, and families.

·       Proficient in computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

·       Must obtain and maintain current adult, child and infant CPR, and First Aid Certification; initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire.

·       Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

·       Excellent communication, organization, problem solving and team skills.

·       Ability to speak Anishinaabe an asset.

·    Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and a reliable vehicle is considered an asset; satisfactory driver’s abstract also required.

·       Must have a current clear Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), and Prior Contact Check as conditions of employment.

Please visit our careers page to view our current opportunities and to submit your application directly:

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You are also welcome to apply to recruitment@shawenimabinoojii.org or drop your resume off at our main office located at 865 Main Street.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT OR METIS).