Teacher Assistant

Position**:Teacher Assistant**

Department: Education

Classification/Level: TA Lakeview School $31, 325- $45, 864 (35h/week)

Employment Status: Term Full-Time

**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 requirement 30-days current and must be an original

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to:
**APPLY HERE**

Teacher Assistant

M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333

M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0