Educational Assistant Watson Lake

Watson Lake, YT, Canada

Job Description







Educational Assistant - Watson Lake

First Nation School Board

Watson Lake, YT
Full Time


  • Education And Child Care


Duration

Temporary

Job Level

Entry level

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Home to the Liard First Nation people, Watson Lake Secondary School is one of 8 Yukon schools who have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Kaska is the traditional language of the Liard First Nation people. Watson Lake Secondary School is a 8-12 school with approximately 90 students. We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. Our educational professionals\xe2\x80\x99 value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration, Liard First Nation Education team and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Watson Lake. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
  • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
  • Experience working with youth;
  • Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset;
  • Experience with trauma informed educational practices would be an asset;
  • Experience with restorative justice in a classroom setting would be an asset;
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
  • Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;
  • Willingness to learn the Kaska language;
  • Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations;
  • Ability to work as a member of a team;
  • Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision;
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Security Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to starting work;
  • Standard First Aid Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months;
  • Completion of the Educational Assistant Module by the end of the 2022/23 school year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Include three references along with your cover letter and resume
  • If you are a permanent (indeterminate) Educational Assistant in a Yukon school, you will need to seek permission from your Superintendent to apply on this job.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2108683
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Watson Lake, YT, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned