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Description

Location: Regina/Pilot Butte, SK
Position: Casual
Closing Date: Continuous

Join Our Team as an Educational Assistant!

As an Educational Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs, including those with behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and other related factors. You'll provide supervision, academic support, and compassionate care while serving as a positive role model for our students. By working closely with teachers, you'll help implement effective educational routines and strategies that promote both behavioral and life skills. Your dedication will ensure that each student receives the personalized support they need to thrive and achieve their educational goals through individualized education plans.

Qualifications

Education and Professional Certification
* Completion of a high school diploma.
* An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma, or certificate, diploma, or degree in a related field of study is an asset.

Experience
* Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioral, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
* Experience as an educational assistant, job coach, or youth care worker is an asset.

Skills and Characteristics
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships and professional working alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
* Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage students (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Emotional competence and self awareness.
* Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
* Strong problem solving and decision-making