Teacher Assistant

Apply by email to Ochapowace Human Resources
brenda.bear@ochapowace.ca
or in person at Ochapowace Administration Office

Purpose of the position:
The Teacher Assistant shall work under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers and under the general supervision of the Principal of the school. The Principal shall assign the tasks and duties and the teachers whom the Teacher Assistant are responsible to and work for. The Teacher Assistants shall be willing to take direction from professional staff, and work with children in a caring, understanding, helpful, sensitive and pleasant manner. The Teacher Assistant function is to assist the teacher in the teacher tasks. Many of the teacher assistant tasks are tasks delegated by the teacher.
Summary of Duties:
Assist individual students with assignments, preparing teacher materials, Do remedial work with students, supervise assigned reading, play or other activity, maintain records of achievement and attendance, assist with lunch programs, assist in organizing school functions, assist with blackboard, bulletin board and classroom decorations, correcting assignments as instructed, provide recess and noon-hour supervision as required, assist at parent and staff meetings, assist in maintaining a tidy classroom, photocopying as instructed, shall assume any other duties as may be assigned by the teacher .

Education, Skills & Abilities
Grade twelve diploma.
Some post-secondary and experience Or Diploma/Certificate from an accredited education institution, preferably in Early Learning, Education or Counselling would be an asset.
Must be friendly, patient, dependable, and possess a professional demeanour.
Ability to interpret and implement the organizations policies and procedures.
Excellent multi-tasking and decision making skills.
Communicate clearly and concisely orally, and in writing.
Must be flexible and able to work well independently and with a team.
Knowledge about Ochapowace First Nation, and First Nation culture and traditions.
Criminal Record Check and prohibited drug test.
Apply by: Deadline: July 15,2016
Please drop off or email your resume at Administration office to:
Brenda Bear, Human Resource Officer
Email: brenda.bear@ochapowace.ca

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to submit a criminal record check and a prohibited drug test.