PFFNHS Education Assistant Full-Time with Benefits

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works is seeking full-time Educational Assistants (EAs) to work with First Nation students. Ideal candidates will have a minimum Grade Twelve education and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with the First Nation community and language skills (Ojibwe/Oji-Cree) are preferred. Positions offer benefits and will align with the school calendar, commencing in August.

Qualifications

• Must possess minimum Grade Twelve education.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of First Nation culture preferred; teaching experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and supporting First Nation students.
• Promoting knowledge of culture and customs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of First Nation culture

Ability to speak Ojibwe/Oji-Cree

Education

Minimum Grade Twelve education

Job description

NNEC is a non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post-secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Pelican Falls Centre, Pelican Falls Wellness Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. These EA positions will be considered full-time and will include benefits accordingly. Work will commence in August to May following the school calendar and the salary will be prorated over the full year (26 pay periods).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Grade Twelve education

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of First Nation culture, language and customs is preferred

Experience teaching First Nation students is an asset

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to speak Ojibwe/Oji-Cree is an asset

Must be of good character.

CLOSING: Open until filled

**NNEC thanks all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Vulnerable Sector Check for these positions.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax [phone] or by email to [e-mail]