Educational Assistant

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  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Job TypeEducation
  • Required ExperienceSignificant related work experience and/or specialized training specific to the needs of the identified student(s); i.e., sign language, applied behaviour analysis, Indigenous land-based learning strategies
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline09/09/2024

Job Description

Position: Educational Assistant                                         Term: Permanent Full-Time          Department: Standing Stone School                       Salary: Competitive salary rangeHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m., 30-minutes unpaid lunch break Posting Date: August 27, 2024                                                                                         Closing Date: September 9, 2024 at 4:30p.m. JOB SUMMARY:   Oneida Nation of the Thames is a First Nations Settlement located near the City of London, Ontario. Standing Stone School offers FDK through Grade 6 programming for approximately 190 students.Reporting to the Principal of Standing Stone School, the Educational Assistant will provide one-on-one or group educational, socio-emotional, or mental health supports. The Educational Assistant will also assist in application of specialized environments and learning strategies for those students requiring varying levels of additional support.All assignments are based on student needs, including daily supervision schedules. Educational Assistant positions may rotate through the school to meet the needs of students in multiple groupings and in a variety of grade levels.

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:Post-Secondary Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker, Educational Assistant or completion of a related diploma program.OR3 or 4-year University Degree in Child Development, Sociology, Psychology or a related discipline.Significant related work experience and/or specialized training specific to the needs of the identified student(s); i.e., sign language, applied behaviour analysis, Indigenous land-based learning strategies.Must be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position which may include toileting, lifting, transferring and personal care.

How to Apply

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION: A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.  REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.). Submit all mandatory documentation to [email protected].  Late applications will not be accepted.All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.Only those selected for interview will be contacted.A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources. To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email [email protected].