Education Assistant - Uncertified

Haisla Nation; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Pension matching

Vacation leave 10 days

Self-care days 5

Sick leave 10 days

Christmas closure leave

Personal leave 5 days

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Cultural leave

Job summary

Haisla Nation Education Assistant role reports to the Haisla Community School Principal. You support students with diverse needs under the classroom teacher and assist with program delivery to foster academic and social development.

Duties include IEP planning, materials prep, and one-to-one or small-group support. You will help ensure safety, provide personal care when needed, and assist with supervision and behavior supports while maintaining confidentiality and professional relationships

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful, cooperative relationships.
• Ability to problem-solve and use critical-thinking skills.
• Flexibility, empathy and compassion in dynamic environments.
• Classroom management to support safe, inclusive learning.
• Criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening if relevant.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the classroom teacher, provide educational assistance to students.
• Share information with student support team to assist IEP design and plans.
• Assist with delivery of IEPs, including medical, learning or mental health interventions.
• Prepare classroom materials and adapt them to meet student needs.
• Support life and social skills to foster a positive, inclusive classroom.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups to provide support.
• Provide personal and physical care assistance as needed.
• Support programs such as speech, physical or occupational therapies as applicable.
• Assist with supervision before/after school and during recess and lunch.
• Record progress and report to teachers; communicate with parents as requested.

Skills

Communication

Student support

IEP collaboration

Life skills development

Confidentiality

Criminal records check

First Nations culture knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Reports to: HCS Principal

Job Overview

Reporting to the Haisla Community School (HCS) Principal, the Education Assistant works under the direction of the classroom teacher and works with a wide variety of students including those with complex needs requiring support. The Education Assistant assists teachers with the delivery of programs and services to support academic development and socialization of students and to ensure the safety and comfort of students with behavior challenges or complex needs in and out of the classroom. Supports may include academic assistance, life and social skills development, personal care, physical assistance and positive behavior support. The Education Assistant also provides support to classroom teachers with overall classroom management, lesson support as well as daily supervision on the playground.

Organizational Status

The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 1962+ people, with approximately 532 living in Haisla (Kitamaat Village). We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.

Duties & Responsibilities

Classroom & Student Support:

• Under direction of the classroom teacher, provide educational assistance in learning activities for students.
• Share information with student support team to assist with of Individual Education Plan (IEP) design, learning activities and transition plans.
• Assist teachers and students in the delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), particularly those that include specialized medical, learning or mental health interventions.
• Assist classroom teachers with preparation of classroom materials and support the adaptation of classroom materials to meet student needs.
• Assist in the planning, acquisition and reinforcement of life and social skills to help foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes safety, learning and respect.
• Work one-to-one and with small groups with students to provide support.
• Provide personal care assistance and physical assistance to students where necessary.
• Implement relevant components of educational support programs, such as speech therapy, physical and/or occupational therapy and assists students using specialized equipment such as speech computer programs, personal communicators and wheelchairs (with training support).
• Assist with school supervision before and after school and during recess and lunch.

Administrative Duties:

• Record student progress and observation notes to share with classroom teachers and relevant stakeholders.
• Document, monitor and report to classroom teacher on program and strategy implementations.
• Communicate as requested with parents and guardians regarding student progress and individual student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure the privacy and security of records.
• Perform other tasks within scope of position as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma, or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful, cooperative and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to problem-solve and use critical-thinking skills to handle complex and emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to respond to a dynamic environment with flexibility, sensitivity, compassionate and empathy.
• Classroom management skills to support an organized, productive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nation’s community is an asset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Satisfactory completion ofcriminalrecordscheck (with vulnerable sector screening if relevant).

Why Join Us?

We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Pension matching up to 5.5%
• 10 days of standard vacation
• 5 days of paid self-care days
• 10 days of paid sick leave
• 10 paid days during the Christmas office closure
• 5 days of other leave for personal matters (e.g., medical appointments or household emergencies)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Cultural leave and wellness initiatives

Position Type

Full-time

Number of Openings

1

Closing Date

Will remain open until the positions are filled.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.