TEACHER ASSISTANT

@ M'Chigeeng First Nation

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Overview

M'Chigeeng First Nation is hiring three full-time term Teacher Assistants at Lakeview School for August 31, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The role supports the classroom teacher with lessons, student supervision and special needs students, and may include Ojibwe language instruction. Applicants must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and a criminal record check; the posting prefers a college diploma and knowledge of Anishaabe culture.

Responsibilities:

Assister les élèves dans leurs apprentissages sous supervision directe
Surveiller et signaler les progrès des élèves à l'enseignant
Superviser les élèves lors des activités et sorties
Aider les élèves ayant des besoins particuliers
Enseigner la langue ojibwée lorsque applicable

Requirements summary:

Diplôme collégial en éducation ou domaine connexe, ou cinq ans d'expérience
Bon contact avec les jeunes et habiletés interpersonnelles
Connaissance de la culture, de l'histoire et des coutumes anishinaabe
Premiers soins et RCR un atout
Attestation de vérification de secteur vulnérable valide

Tools & skills

Counsel students Communication skills Office equipment Interpersonal skills First Aid CPR

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2025-05-26
First seen by our source: 2026-10-08
Source record updated: 2026-10-09

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Education
Hours per week	40 (estimated)
Schedule	day
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	School, Outdoors
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer low
Languages	English, Ojibwe
Licences & certifications	First Aid, CPR
Education	College diploma (preferred)
Fields of study	Education, Social services

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M'Chigeeng Anishinabek will be a vibrant progressive proud, Ojibwe-speaking First Nation. Our people will be healthy, self-reliant, respectful of our obligations to Mother Earth, and culturally grounded, showing mutual respect and support for all people.

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Reported office locations: Billings, CA
Other recorded names: M'Chigeeng First Nation
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Industry	Government Relations Services
Company size	51-200 employees
Organization type	Government Agency
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Job description

Department: Education

Classification/Level: TA Lakeview School

Employment Status: 3x Term Contracts August 31, 2026-June 30th, 2027

Reporting Relationship

The Teacher Assistant will work under the direction of the Classroom Teacher and School Principal.

Position Summary

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for the provision of classroom support and instruction where applicable.

Essential Functions

Assist students with lessons under direct supervision of classroom teacher
Monitor and report to classroom teacher on student progress
Assist in preparation of learning materials and learning environment
Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centre and on field trips
Assist special needs students with mobility, communication and personal hygiene
Prepare classroom displays and bulletin boards
Assist the teacher in the operation office equipment (i.e., computers, tape recorders and photocopier, etc.)
Carry out behaviour modification, personal development and other therapeutic programs under supervision of professionals such as special education instructors, speech and language pathologists
Monitor students during recesses and lunch breaks
May assist with preparing tests and worksheets
Interact effectively with students
Assist in school library or office other areas as assigned by Classroom Teacher and the School Principal
Assist in instructing of students in the Ojibwe language and provide related programming where applicable

Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred, College Diploma in related field of education or equivalent or social services with a minimum of two (2) years

work/volunteer related experience with the completion of secondary school or equivalent

Minimum, College Diploma in a related field of study or five (5) years work experience in related field

Other

Good rapport with young people
Good interpersonal skills, dependable, reliable and willingness to work in cooperation within a strong team environment
Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishnaabe
Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin is a strong asset; or must be willing to learn the language
First Aid Certificate and CPR would be an asset

CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to alcohol, drugs, assault, violence and theft. The CRC and VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

Teacher Assistant
[email protected]
Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

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