Junior Educational Assistant

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg; Canada; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is seeking a Junior Educational Assistant to support one identified classroom at Endzhi-gkinoohmaading Elementary School, under the direction of the Principal and alongside a certified Educational Assistant.

The role involves one-on-one work with students, small group support, classroom management, and assisting with lesson planning and marking, with an academic year contract. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required, and eligibility includes First Nation membership.

Qualifications

• Must be between ages 15-30 and unemployed or underemployed.
• Vulnerable Sector Check or evidence it is in process.
• Experience working with children and/or youth (volunteer or past paid work).
• Registered Band Member of a First Nation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning material and lessons for identified students.
• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Assist and support classroom management strategies.
• Assist in marking (non-subjective) assignments.
• Engage in conversations and meetings with teachers, staff, parents, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Youth work

Child interaction

Classroom support

Communication

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Employment status: One academic year contract

Posting Date: August 10, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Elementary School Principal at Endzhi-gkinoohmaading Elementary School, the Junior Educational Assistant is responsible for working with a certified Educational Assistant and an assigned teacher in assisting with day-to-day needs of the classroom. The Junior EA will also be responsible for working one-on-one with identified students, assisting in supervision of groups of students, and assist in non-instructional duties around the classroom.

Skills & Qualifications:

• As per First Nation and Inuit Skills Link Program – must be between the ages of 15-30 years old and unemployed or underemployed, not attending school on a full-time basis.
• Vulnerable Sector Check or evidence that one is in process
• Experience working with children and/or youth (volunteer or past paid work)
• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be a registered Band Member of a First Nation

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning of material and lessons for identified students
• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Assist and support classroom management strategies
• Assist in marking (non-subjective) assignments
• Engage in conversations and meetings with teachers, staff, parents, and other stakeholders