Student Program Assistant

The We’koqma’q Mi’kmaw School is accepting applications for four (4) Student Program Assistant positions.

Location: We'koqma'q Mi’kmaw School

Job type: Full time - Term

Start Date: September 2, 2025

• Salary Range: in line with the Student Program Assistant Scale for the School
• The Student Placement Assistant will play a vital role in the classroom working to support students individually or small groups of students with special needs.

DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITES

• Assist students with physical & mobility challenges as specified in their program plan;
• Assist students with routines, transitions and planned programming;
• Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting;
• Help students individually or in small groups with learning tasks or behavior goals under the supervision of the classroom teacher;
• Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher;
• Accompany and supervise students during activities;
• Assist with personal care such as, toileting and personal hygiene;
• Assist with program support as directed & monitored by the teacher;
• Assist with safety and behavior management under the direction of the program planning team;

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Teacher Assistant or Early Childhood Education certificate an asset
• Experience working with children exhibiting challenging behaviors
• Fluency in Mi’kmaq strongly recommended
• Ability to support students with technology and academics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position and provide personal care as required
• Possess basic computer skills

• Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
• Successful applicant will be will be required to provide satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.
• While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.