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Opportunities for Staff

Opportunities for Staff

Substitute Educational Assistants and Caretakers

Support Staff

Location: Gift Lake School

Competition #: 17342

Open To: Everyone

Date Posted: April 18th, 2024

Closing Date: Open Ended

Additional Information:

Hello Gift Lake residents! Are you looking for some casual work in the community, while gaining valuable experience and supporting student learning? If you said yes, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Educational Assistants

Major responsibilities include:

  • Work with children with varied skill levels, needs, and abilities.
  • Working with students in the classroom, supporting student academics, individual learning needs, and tutorial help. 
  • Other educational duties as assigned. 

Qualifications include: 

  • Experience working with children and/or youth, preferably in an organizational setting.
  • A calm and patient demeanor is very beneficial.
  • Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience would be an asset.
  • Effective communication and the ability to follow directions and plans.

Caretakers

Major responsibilities include:

  • General cleaning of classrooms and common areas of the school.
  • Ground maintenance, such as snow shoveling, when necessary.

Assets include:

  • Certification in WHMIS, First Aid and floor care/sanitation. 

Note that a Criminal Record/Intervention check is required for all positions

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references to: Crystal Colville, Gift Lake School Acting Principal at crystal.colville@nsd61.ca. We thank all applicants in advance, however only those shortlisted applicants will be contacted.