Coldwater School Job Posting
Responsible Adult
The Coldwater School is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Education Assistant.
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
- Education Assistant Certification preferred but not necessary
- Valid BC Class 5 drivers license with a clean drivers abstract
- Experience working with school-age children in a classroom setting
- Experience assisting in multi-graded classrooms is an asset
- Food Safe Certificate
- First Aid Certificate (or be willing to get)
- WHMIS Certificate
- Responsible Adult Certificate
- Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the routine exchange of information
Duties and Responsibilities will include: - Assists the teacher and students
- Collaborates with Early Childhood Educator and Early Childhood Manager on strategies and accommodations that support student learning
- Assists in preparing the classroom and other school facilities for student learning and activities
- Assists in the supervision of students in and outside the classroom including field trips
- Works individually with students in the classroom as assigned and under the Early Childhood Educator and Early Childhood Managers guidance and also including reading to students listening to their reading assisting students with assignments reinforcing overall Early Childhood Educator and Early Childhood Manager expectations of students and assisting with/language goals with the students.
- Assists in preparing materials to support student learning and ability as assigned and under the guidance of the Early Childhood Educator and Early Childhood Manager.
- Participates as required or directed and as a team member in periodic meetings with Early Childhood Educator and Early Childhood Manager students and parents/guardians to plan and revise educational programs and activities.
Preference will be given to those applicants who: - This position is open to all applicants; Coldwater Indian Band members may receive priority
- Have a minimum of two years experience
- Have Aboriginal ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal)
Wage - Hourly wage range of $18.00 - $22.00 including wage enhancement
How to apply - Submit a resume with the following:
- 3 References
- Copies of required certificates
- Copy of a valid Drivers License and current Drivers Abstract
*Successful applicants will be subject to a vulnerable sector criminal record check.* Closing Date: On-going until this position is filled. Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.
Please send your application to:
Principal Coldwater School
Box 4600 Merritt BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250)
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