Tutor Escort

M'Chigeeng First Nation

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tutor Escort is responsible for the provision of classroom support and one-to-one instruction where applicable. This role involves assisting students with lessons, monitoring their progress, preparing learning materials, and supervising students during various school activities and field trips. The Tutor Escort will also assist special needs students with their mobility, communication, and personal hygiene, and help maintain the classroom environment. Additionally, the role may involve operating office equipment, implementing behavior modification programs, and assisting with library or office duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College Diploma in a related field of study or five (5) years’ work experience in related field
• Good rapport with young people
• Good interpersonal skills, dependable, reliable and willingness to work in cooperation within a strong team environment
• Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history, and customs of the Anishnaabe
• Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin is a strong asset; or must be willingness to learn
• First Aid Certificate and CPR would be an asset
• Police VSS requirement upon hire
• CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate, and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to alcohol, drugs, assault, violence, and theft. The CRC and VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.

Nice To Haves

• College Diploma in related field of education or equivalent or social services with a minimum of two (2) years’ work/volunteer related experience with the completion of secondary school or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) with lessons under direct supervision of classroom teacher
• Monitor and report to classroom teacher on student progress
• Assist in preparation of learning materials and learning environment
• Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centre and on field trips.
• Assist special needs students with mobility, communication, and personal hygiene
• Prepare classroom displays and bulletin boards
• Assist the teacher in the operation office equipment (i.e., computers, tape recorders and photocopier, etc.)
• Carry out behaviour modification, personal development, and other therapeutic programs under supervision of professionals such as special education instructors, speech, and language pathologists
• Monitor students during recesses and lunch breaks
• May assist with preparing tests and worksheets
• Interact effectively with students
• Assist in school library or office other areas as assigned by Classroom Teacher and the School Principal
• Assist in instructing of students in the Ojibwe language and provide related programming where applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree