Educational Assistants

Qualified EA $24.11/hour

Unqualified $21.24/hour

July 8 August 16, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (possibility of extension)

Applications are invited in anticipation of Summer Learning Programs in the following communities: Kenora

DrydenSummer Learning Day Camp

Summer Learning day camps provide opportunities for students to participate in a variety of camps throughout the summer. Day camps will provide a learning-based opportunity for students in areas of math, science, literacy, arts and physical education.

Responsibilities

Education Assistants will collaborate with team members to plan, prepare and provide positive learning opportunities for all students that are inclusive, diverse and equitable.

Student Learning Assistants will need to be prepared to participate in virtual or in-person training and learning sessions around evidence-based Literacy practice and programs.

Education Assistant priorities include: collaborating with team to plan, design and implement the program

providing and promoting culturally relevant materials and resources

supporting engaging, hands on, experiential learning opportunities

supporting learning opportunities that are inclusive and equitable for all students

supporting learning opportunities with awareness of Indigenous perspectives

working one-on-one or in small groups, with students

supporting student behaviour with a BMS and self-regulation approach

collecting evidence of student learning growth

delivery of evidence-based Literacy and numeracy programs

planning and providing literacy and numeracy learning activities throughout the day

communicating with Summer Learning Administrator Lead and team members

other duties as required to meet the needs of the students and the programPreferred Qualifications: additional knowledge and/or qualifications in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS)

additional knowledge and/or qualifications in student self-regulation

additional knowledge and/or qualifications in the Zones of Regulation

additional knowledge of School Mental Health Ontario practices and Restorative PracticeThis position will be posted until Friday, April 26 , 2024 at 4:00pm. Applicants must include the name of three professional references with authorization for the Keewatin Patricia District School Board to contact the references under the terms of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Madison White, Human Resources Officer

The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however,

only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and

will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

This Board is an equal opportunity employer

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Christy Radbourne, Director of Education

Roger Griffiths, Board Chair