Education Assistant — Community & Indigenous Learning Advocate

Simplication; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TAKHINI Elementary School in Whitehorse invites applications for an Educational Assistant to support students in a K-7 setting within a Yukon First Nations learning community.

The position emphasizes authentic relationships with students, families and staff, and applying self-regulation and social-emotional care practices.

Candidates should have Grade 12, youth experience, and post-secondary training in education or related fields; Indigenous learner experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth.
• Post-secondary training in Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset.
• Experience integrating self-regulation and social-emotional care practices in the classroom is an asset.
• Experience working with Indigenous learners in a culturally diverse community is an asset.
• Experience with restorative justice in a classroom setting would be an asset.
• Experience working with neuro-diverse students will be an asset.

Skills

Youth experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Flexibility & adaptability

Indigenous learner experience

Restorative practices

Self-regulation & social-emotional

Cultural competence

Education

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

Post-secondary training in Special Education / Teacher Education / Early Childhood Education / Social Services or Medical Services

Job description

TAKHINI Elementary School in Whitehorse invites applications for an Educational Assistant to support students in a K-7 setting within a Yukon First Nations learning community.

The position emphasizes authentic relationships with students, families and staff, and applying self-regulation and social-emotional care practices.

Candidates should have Grade 12, youth experience, and post-secondary training in education or related fields; Indigenous learner experience is an asset.