Job Description

Job Title

Educational Assistant - Muskoti Elementary School 2025-2026 School Year

Reports To

Teacher/Principal

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The primary focus of this position is to support the staff of Muskoti Elementary School, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school overall. This position works under the guidance of regular staff members in the classroom, assisting in the education, development and training of students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program and Student Support

Fills in to support staff and students when required. Adheres to the day plan as laid out in the Substitute binder. Follows directions from the principal and the classroom lead. Assists small groups or individual students with academic development. Assist the staff at Muskoti Elementary School (MES) with subject areas, projects, and activities related to the school. Assists in the supervision and training of students in the development of life skills and performance of daily activities. Monitors the safety of children, including supervision during playtime, gym, lunch, and recess. Provides ongoing and regular communication about the assigned program to the supervising teacher. Information about a student's program is treated as privileged and only shared for the purpose of program planning and in the context of that planning. Oversees classroom activities, delivers lesson plans and ensures continued student learning in the event of the teacher's absence. Assists with planning, preparing, and providing nutritional meals within food safe regulations for the daily lunch program, including clean-up. Assist in preparing and arranging lesson materials and displays. All other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Highschool Diploma; preference to Post Secondary Diploma Ability to pass a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks. A basic understanding of the FN community, including its history, language, traditions, and culture, is an asset. Valid Food Safe certification is an asset. Experience working in a school environment is an asset. Ability to relate to students and adapt to the environment in the classroom. Work as part of a team and successfully interact with a variety of personality types. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information.

Work Conditions

This is a term position for the 2025-2026 school year. Work is performed primarily in the school with hours of work set as 8:00-4:30 Mondays through Thursdays, and could be needed on Fridays between 8:30-12:00. Travel may be required within the SFN community and the surrounding community. Manual dexterity is required to use a desktop computer and peripherals. Wage Range: $22.02-$24.12/Hr
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.02-$24.12 per hour

Work Location: In person