Educational Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Educational Assistant

Squiala Elementary School provides a holistic learning environment that accepts and appreciates the uniqueness of each child. In a culturally responsive and rich environment it is our goal to instill confidence and independence in our students by empowering physical, social, cultural and mental growth. Squiala Elementary School is a First Nation band school and we hold our traditional cultural practices and language close to our hearts. We believe our children deserve the right to practice Stó:lō cultural ways of life. Culture and the Halq'eméylem language are integrated throughout the weekly class schedules. Cultural Knowledge Keepers provide this service to the students and cultural resources are available to teachers.

Who are we looking for?

• You foster students' self-esteem, motivation and sense of community responsibility.
• You help develop students' cognitive capacity, respect for learning, and self-regulation.
• You help students show a respect for learning and self-regulation.
• You support individually-paced expectations and growth.
• You provide an environment that ensures the physical and emotional safety and well-being of children.
• You can work with students on a one-to-one or small group basis to reinforce instruction by teacher.
• You enjoy collaborating with a team of professionals to create engaging, educational experiences.
• You are a passionate, excited team member who has the energy to keep up with our busy students.
• You pick up on situational cues and adjust in the moment as well as understand that different situations may call for different and creative approaches.
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You have one or more years of experience in assisting in a classroom environment.
• You have knowledge of/experience with psychosocial issues of special needs students.
• You are able to apply behaviour management strategies to given situations.

Through cooperation with the Squiala First Nation Community Centre, Squiala Elementary School enjoys a new school building as well as a full-size gymnasium, work-out room, sports field with playground, garden and greenhouse. Squiala Elementary School also offers its students bussing services, breakfast and lunch programs and has on-site counsellors as well as a Youth Resource Coordinator and Speech and Language Pathologist. Squiala First Nation pays competitively with SD33 and is happy to provide its staff with a pension plan and benefits program after a three month probationary period.

Are we describing you?

Please send your cover letter, resume and three references to Steffi Munshaw (Principal) at [email protected].