Job Description
EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Competition No.: 349 Hours Per Week: Full time
Close Date: 11/10/2024 05:00 PM Remuneration: As per NWTTA Collective Agreement
Location: KAW TAY WHEE Instructions: online
Duration: 2024/2025 School Year

Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and the Dettah Distriact Education Authority invites applications for the following term positions:

 

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS

Kaw Tay Whee School

Full-time (100% FTE) Term 

Up to 2 Positions

2024/2025 School Year

 

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Early Childhood Education Diploma or Teaching Assistant Diploma preferred
  • High School Diploma
  • Food Safe Training
  • 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 8.
     

Those interested in applying for these positions are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and three references to Landon Kowalzik, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, at landon.kowalzik@yk1.nt.ca.

 

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