Birchwood Circle of Care is hiring full-time Educational Assistant to join its team. As an Educational Assistant, you will provide services both independently and as a part of a collaborative team. They are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and culturally responsive Educational Assistant to join their team in Fort McKay.
“Birchwood Circle of Care offers Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling for children and adults in Fort McMurray. We work as a team to service children with complex needs and their family. We also work in First Nations communities through Jordan’s Principle.”
The Assistant will meet up the following responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group educational support to students in the classroom and community.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers regarding individual needs.
- Support students in developing academic, social, emotional, communication, and life skills.
- Encourage student independence while providing appropriate guidance and supervision.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a respectful atmosphere.
- Prepare classroom materials and assist with educational programming.
- Observe, document, and communicate student progress with the educational team.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, respectful, and trauma-informed learning environment.
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure effective communication and support for all students.
Employees enjoys several benefits, such as paid travel time and mileage. Depending on the qualifications of the candidate, he or she is paid $25 – $30 per hour. To be eligible, you must have the following requirements:
- Educational Assistant Diploma is required.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Be willing to travel and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Be willing to travel to First Nations Communities
- Be comfortable working in schools, clinic or homes.
- Successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check required prior to employment.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter, and resume to birchwoodcoc@gmail.com.
