Job Description

Competition No.:

465

Hours Per Week:

Full Time

Close Date:

27/08/2025 05:00 PM

Remuneration:

As per NWTTA collective agreement

Location:

WILLIAM MCDONALD SCHOOL

Instructions:

via email only

Duration:

2025/2026 School Year

Yellowknife Education District No. 1

invites applications for the following termposition:

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Ecole William McDonald School

2025/2026 School Yeare

1 Full time(100% FTE) Position

Preferred qualifications include:




Early Childhood Education Diploma or Teaching Assistant Diploma preferred Experience working with students or youth with complex needs Ability to work and communicate with non-verbal students Ability to provide regulation support and behavioural intervention Willingness to provide personal care support to students High School Diploma Clear Criminal Record Check Trained in First Aid and CPR Experience and/or training in education environments Experience working with students with diverse learning and personal needs, these positions can be physically challenging Proven ability to work independently Patience and experience working with children with unexpected behaviours The ability to be flexible/adaptable and committed to contributing to the wider school community Experience in working as part of a collaborative team and possess strong communication skills
Show initiative and flexibility in working with students from JK to Grade 12.

Interested candidates can submit their resume, cover letter and three reference to

Jodi-Lee Lewis

, Principal, Ecole William McDonald School, at

jodi.lee-lewis@yk1.nt.ca

, and

Landon Kowalzik

, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Learning, at l

andon.kowalzik@yk1.nt.ca

by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates must have an original acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) in place. The original VSC must be dated within 90 days of the date the application is received. This is a condition of employment, and must be in place prior to commencing work in any school.

Required Certificates :

Three References: email/name Attach Resume & Cover letter Vulnerable Sector Check

Required Education and Training :

none*

Preferred Education and Training :

none*