Job Order Detail

Description

OVERVIEW: The Fishing Lake First Nation is seeking an enthusiastic Educational Assistant starting August 25, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of the new Chief Sabitawasis School.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a wide range of children with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges
    Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents and work collaboratively in a team environment
    Excellent problem-solving skills and solution focused interaction to be responsive to students needs
    Written communication skills through documentation and record keeping, as well as clear and professional verbal interactions
    Participate in team meetings with classroom teacher, LRT, Service Providers, principal
    Ability to be flexible with assignment duties based on student and school needs
    Demonstrated willingness to be part of a collaborative educational team
    Ability to work effectively within an environment which includes developing meaningful and productive relationships with students, parents, professionals and community service agencies
    Maintaining the confidentiality of families (student information)
    Other duties as assigned by the principal as required
    An understanding of the Nakaw Language, culture and protocols of the Fishing Lake First Nation is an asset
QUALIIFICATIONS:
    Education Assistant Certificate or ECE Credential Level 1
    Education: a minimum Grade 12 Graduate Diploma.
REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate must be punctual, well spoken, efficient, discreet and pleasant on the telephone and in person. Must be computer literate and must be a problem-solver, ready to find effective solutions. Must have the ability to understand respect and the desire to learn the beliefs, culture and traditions of the Nakawe Nation.